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Jhpiego Egypt - Maternal and Child Health Program

Egypt, Middle East

Jhpiego works with Egypt's Ministry of Health to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes through health worker training, community mobilization, and behavior change communication. Focuses on antenatal care, skilled birth attendance, and essential newborn care practices in Upper Egypt governorates.

Behavior Goal

Increase antenatal care visits, facility births, and essential newborn care practices

Implementers & Partners

  • Jhpiego
  • Egypt Ministry of Health
  • Community health workers

Donors & Sponsors

  • USAID
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Key Takeaways

  • 1Training community midwives extends reach to rural areas
  • 2Home visits by CHWs increase care-seeking behavior
  • 3Male engagement improves birth preparedness
  • 4Quality improvement in facilities sustains gains

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