- Jhpiego strengthens health systems and health worker skills across low-resource settings.
- Its innovations include digital diagnostics, maternal care tools and global health security initiatives.
Jhpiego Corporation and its mission in global health
Founded in 1973 by Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego began as a programme to improve women’s health worldwide. Today, it operates in over 38 countries, helping governments, communities and healthcare providers deliver better care in challenging environments.
The organisation focuses on areas such as maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, malaria, cervical cancer, and health system resilience. Its core mission is to ensure that everyone—no matter where they live—can access lifesaving healthcare.
Through initiatives like MOMENTUM, RISE and the Presidential Malaria Initiative, Jhpiego supports local leadership, improves clinical training and uses real-time data to strengthen services. In 2023, over 4.6 million women gave birth in Jhpiego-supported health facilities. It also helped distribute more than $64 million to local partners that year.
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Tackling global health challenges through Jhpiego innovation
Innovation is a key part of Jhpiego’s work. The organisation develops point-of-care diagnostics, digital tools to monitor pregnancies, and smart devices for early detection of postpartum haemorrhage. Jhpiego also uses predictive analytics to assess maternal risks and offers simulation-based training for midwives and nurses.
In India, its support helped establish Health and Wellness Centres and expand COVID-19 vaccination to over 56 million people. Across many countries, digital systems now assist frontline workers with patient tracking and service improvements.
Yet challenges persist. Funding uncertainty, weak infrastructure, and limited access to digital tools continue to affect care in many regions. In early 2025, Jhpiego announced global staff reductions in response to projected U.S. federal budget cuts. Antimicrobial resistance and emerging diseases also put pressure on health systems.
Despite these setbacks, Jhpiego remains committed to building resilient, equitable healthcare. Its focus on practical, scalable solutions and long-term partnerships ensures that it continues to shape the future of global health.
