The JHOURNAL- February 2020

FEBRUARY 2020 | In this issue we learn about nurses in India promoting breast health in their communities; and how a midwife in Bangladesh provides family planning to mothers right after birth to ensure their families' well-being. Don’t miss the chance to cheer on a health care team in Guatemala, and meet our one-in-million guy in Tanzania!

Using Nurse Power
to Promote Breast Health

India combats its top cancer killer of women by integrating awareness, screening and diagnosis into primary care.

Visit the Field

New mothers in Bangladesh now get postpartum family planning methods from midwives.

Get Technical

New research assesses the impact of group antenatal care on preventing malaria in pregnancy in Nigeria and Kenya.

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Laughter Is the Best Medicine showcases Jhpiego’s transformative work on behalf of women and families worldwide.

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Your contribution helps ensure that mothers and their babies survive — and thrive!

Spread the Word

#Photoessay: In Guatemala, #nurses2020, doctors & #CHWs form the backbone of a primary health care team bringing quality services to families in remote communities—improving care from before conception, to the #dayofbirth, a child’s 5th birthday + beyond!

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