Pfizer. Roche. Merck. And so many others. You’ve read the headlines and know the world is mobilizing in dizzyingly fast fashion to invent a vaccine for COVID-19—but what you might not know is that, together with Jhpiego, many of these same private partners are already on the frontlines of strengthening health care in countries around the world.

In India, we're leveraging our years of partnership with MSD for Mothers on improving the quality of health services in private facilities to deliver that same brand of care to pregnant, laboring and breastfeeding women and their newborns during the pandemic. From online trainings to telementoring to weekly group and solo sessions, health care workers in India are finding the support, answers and confidence they need. Their resilience and strength are inspiring.

In Indonesia, we're working alongside Pfizer Foundation to improve primary health care. We're empowering community health workers and local village midwives to better detect illnesses and link their patients to treatment. And together, we're innovating to give communities the skills, tools and coordination to manage their health care needs and systems.

In Botswana, we've joined Roche Products in improving access to early breast cancer detection and treatment. A startling nine out of 10 breast cancer patients don't see a health provider until it's too late to intervene. Together, we're changing that with an innovative campaign: “Itse Mabele a Gago!”—Know Your Breasts!

While the world eagerly awaits a vaccine and an end to the pandemic, we're continuing to work with innovative partners to ensure high-quality care and thriving communities across the globe.