Aleisha Rozario, Jhpiego’s Project Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-funded Enhancing Global Health Security project, spoke at the first Global Health Security Summit held in Islamabad, Pakistan, January 10-11. Jhpiego was the only international non-profit development partner invited to speak. Here are excerpts from her speech. Climate Change and Public Health Threats:
Islamabad, Pakistan — A series of miscarriages prompted Shaista Munir to visit her local health center and discuss ways to prevent getting pregnant again. A mother of three children, Munir met with a health provider who counseled her on a range of family planning options that would meet her needs and allow her to focus
Islamabad, Pakistan — Muhammad Hamza, a 22-year-old student of dentistry, arrives at the 24/7 mass vaccination center for his COVID-19 booster. He registers with the attendant, who logs his personal details into the National Immunization Management System. Then he moves to the vaccination room where he receives his booster shot. The whole process is completed
