Jhpiego

Esther endured decades of shame and isolation due to an untreated obstetric fistula. In May 2024, Esther received successful treatment through Jhpiego’s Obstetric Fistula Project in Kenya, restoring her health and dignity.

A recent article in The Lancet HIV describes results of a study on the safety of the dapivirine vaginal ring for preventing HIV in breastfeeding mothers—and consequently protecting their babies, as well.

Young mom Nema Nzambi named her newborn Matondo Dieu-Benis in gratitude to the health workers who saved her life.

Saybi Saple, a resident of a remote village in central India, is one of around 2.4 million women who delivered her baby at home last year in the country.

Jovie Erillia had just turned 16 when she realized she was pregnant. She saw her dreams of becoming a teacher come to a screeching halt. But then she met Evelyn, a community health worker, who helped put Jovie’s mind at ease and gave her hope that her pregnancy would not mean an end to her dreams.