Jhpiego

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Founded1973; 53 years ago (1973)
FocusHealthcare, Malaria, Maternal Health
Location
Region served
Global
Jhpiego
Founded1973; 53 years ago (1973)
FocusHealthcare, Malaria, Maternal Health
Location
Region served
Global
MethodDonations and Grants
Key people
Leslie D. Mancuso, PhD, RN, FAAN, President and CEO
Websitewww.jhpiego.org
Formerly called
Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics

Jhpiego is a nonprofit organization for international health affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.[1] The group was founded in 1973[2] and initially called the Johns Hopkins Program for International Education in Gynecology and Obstetrics, but is now referred to simply as Jhpiego (pronounced "ja-pie-go").

In its early years, Jhpiego was recognized as an expert in maternal health.[3] As the organization has grown and become more field-based, its programming areas have grown and expanded. As of 2025, Jhpiego's primary program areas are:[4]

  • Maternal, newborn, and child health
  • HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis
  • Malaria prevention and treatment
  • Women's cancers
  • Adolescent and youth health
  • Global Health Security
  • Primary health care
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Safe surgery
  • Learning and performance
  • Innovations

Work in different continents

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