A Woman-Centered Approach to Breast Health 

For two years, Joana Albino sought help for a growth in her left breast. She visited the local doctors a couple of times, but it didn’t help. Her condition worsened. “Because of the state I was in, I could not find work. I closed myself off and lived in my own world. Many things came

Dr. Leslie Mancuso Honored for Public Health Contributions

Baltimore, Md. – Dr. Leslie Mancuso, RN, FAAN, is among eight global health leaders named as distinguished fellows of the Nigeria-based Academy of Public Health for their contributions to improving the health of Africans and inspiring a generation of public health professionals. Dr. Mancuso, the president and CEO of Jhpiego, and the other fellowship award

Back to life

Hours before going into surgery in Kisumu County Referral Hospital in February 2022, Evaline Akoth spent time with her husband, 16-year-old son, and two young daughters. These nearly became her last memories: Evaline experienced complications after surgery and suffered a cardiac arrest. “I woke up three days later in a different room from the one