Working in three high HIV-prevalence districts, Jhpiego and partners reach men and youth with an effective package of HIV prevention services that includes voluntary medical male circumcision.
Tanzania HIV Prevention Initiative Nears VMMC Goals
Tanzania
More Than 1 Million Voluntary Medical Male Circumcisions Performed
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 Tanzania Marks International Earth Day as Part of 40th Anniversary Events
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania—On International Earth Day, Jhpiego President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Leslie Mancuso led the Jhpiego staff in Tanzania in planting trees at Charambe Secondary School in Temeke District. This was part of a day of service in the global health non-profit’s worldwide 40th anniversary celebrations. Dr. Mancuso was accompanied by Dr.