Women in Rwanda walk for miles, and often days, to reach a health clinic.
With support from USAID, Jhpiego and partners, Rwandan health providers offer antenatal care services to pregnant women to help reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
Jhpiego CEO Leslie Mancuso and Vice President Dr. Alain Damiba look in on a young patient at the Nemba health clinic.
Improved health services for mothers and children include nutritional feeding and wellness checks.
USAID's Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program, which Jhpiego leads, is focused on improving malaria prevention and treatment services for women and families.
More than 800 community health workers in Rwanda have been trained by Jhpiego, with support from USAID.
Reducing maternal and newborn deaths is the goal of Rwanda’s efforts and Jhpiego, supported by USAID, is helping Rwandans pave the way.