More Than 1 Million Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions Performed

More Than 1 Million Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions Performed

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Baltimore, MD—More than 1 million men and youth in sub-Saharan Africa have chosen to protect themselves and reduce their risk of contracting HIV by participating in Jhpiego-supported voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) programs. This is a significant milestone that contributed to the U.S. Government’s goal of providing 4.7 million men with access to this safe

Jhpiego Supports Excellence in Nursing Award for University of Zambia Student

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A new plaque hangs outside the University of Zambia’s medical school that soon will display the name of a graduating nurse who has exhibited excellence in the areas of maternal and child health. This award, made possible by Jhpiego, will be given to a student who embodies the school’s motto, “Excellence and Service,” and reflects