Jhpiego will receive an additional US$2.3 million in funding to integrate the calibrated drape into existing programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea and India, and support catalytic procurement in Rwanda.

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.