In the community of Santa Cruz Barillas, in the western highlands of Huehuetenango in Guatemala, a shared dream between adolescents and health care providers was in the making. The vision was clear: to ensure that young people have access to high-quality, comprehensive health services. Despite efforts to strengthen the community’s health system, which have included
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Jhpiego Rated “Very High Performer” on Gender Equality for Second Year in a Row
Baltimore, Md. (July 11, 2024) – Jhpiego has once again been recognized as a “Very High Performer” and a “Consistently Strong Performer” by Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) for its continued efforts to prioritize gender equality—both within the organization and in the global health sector broadly. Last year, Jhpiego was recognized as a “Very High Performer”
Daisy Foundation Recognizes Jhpiego Nurses
May 9, 2024 (Baltimore, MD) – Six nurses at Jhpiego were honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® this week in recognition of the compassionate care they provide to women and their families. Rosemary Njogu from Kenya, Elizabeth Kalunga from Zambia, Dora Lopez from Guatemala, Khotsofalang Komeke from Lesotho, Francois Biziyaremye from Rwanda, and