Partnerships for Progress 2023 Annual Report LETTER FROM THE CEO It’s my absolute pleasure to share the highlights and progress of Jhpiego’s work in 2023, a year in which our country partners were fundamental in improving the lives of the women, families and communities we serve. In close collaboration with health ministries, local organizations, professional
Africa
Zero-dose children
An estimated 17 million children did not receive a single vaccine to prevent disease in 2020. These children, known as “zero-dose children,” are more likely to suffer from illness and die. A majority of these children live in vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities that lack health services. While efforts to reach these children with vaccines for such
Rapid diagnostic testing for malaria is more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic
A version of this blog was originally posted on impactmalaria.org. Malaria is a major health risk in Ghana, with over 5.1 million diagnosed cases and over 300 deaths in 2020 alone. With the added threat of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) advised high-malaria burden countries, such as Ghana, to tailor interventions and maintain the