Latin America & the Caribbean

Supporting Single-dose HPV Vaccination

As global leaders gather at the World Health Assembly, Jhpiego has joined other global partners in signing onto a statement (see below) to raise awareness about the potential impact of a single-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine schedule for adolescents, ages 9-14. As the world rallies to recover from disruptions to immunization coverage due to COVID-19

COVID-19 & Emerging Infectious Diseases

Mobilizing to Fight Outbreaks and Emerging Infectious Diseases COVID-19, Zika and Ebola. Emerging new diseases have made for some scary headlines—and will continue to threaten men, women and children across the world. In concert with our efforts to prevent and control public health crises by enhancing global health security, Jhpiego works with global, regional and

Fathers learn to be better parents and partners

Fathers are going back to school in the Western Highlands of Guatemala to learn to be better parents and partners. Among the students is Mario Méndez Pérez, 46. He and his wife María Carmelo, 42, live in Bulej village, 25 kilometers from the municipal capital of San Mateo Ixtatán, in Huehuetenango department. The program, which