Jhpiego is a nonprofit organization for international health affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. The group was founded in 1973 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").
Current program areas In its early years, Jhpiego was recognized as an expert in maternal health. 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:
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 Jhpiego works in over 38 countries throughout Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Africa As of 2023, Jhpiego is actively working in over 30 African countries:
Asia and Near East As of 2025, Jhpiego is actively working in 7 Asian countries:
The Americas As of 2025, Jhpiego is actively working in 2 countries in the Americas:
References
External links Official website