Commissioner-cum-Secy, H & FW Dept Odisha, held discussion with the team from Jhpiego, a non-profit global health leader led by Ms Leslie D Mancuso, in the presence of MD, NHM Odisha, DPH, DFW & other officers on 18th April, 2024 in H&FW Dept Conference Hall.

Delighted to meet and extend our warm greetings to Dr. Leslie(Leslie Mancuso), Ms. Debora(Debora Bossemeyer), and Dr. Somesh (Somesh Kumar) from Jhpiego Inc., USA at KISS. Their visit & interactions brought joy to our children & showcased the nurturing environment we provide at KISS.

It’s been such an honor to visit with leaders from National Health Systems Resource Centre, H & FW Dept Odisha, KISS - Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences, USAID India & so many experts & supporters in India this week. I'm looking back on an incredible first few days & excited to continue to see Jhpiego's groundbreaking impact in action.

Happy #EarthDay2024! In JhpiegoIndia & across the 🌍, we're building more climate-resilient health systems & ensuring families can access the care they need to thrive. Hear more from Leslie Mancuso & let us know how YOU are celebrating #EarthDay!

❤️ From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Ciara for your voice and heart for women and families around the world! We are thrilled to honor you with this year’s Visionary Award! ❤️

We are thrilled to honor Jennifer Salke and Bert Salke with the Elyse Bila Ouedraogo Award this evening! Thank you so much for your dedication to women and families around the world. We’re so grateful for your friendship and support!

Huge thanks to all our guests, including our amazing honorees @Ciara, Jennifer Salke & Bert Salke, at the 2024 Laughter is the Best Medicine Gala! With your support, we are able to save lives & improve maternal health worldwide. Relive the magic with our recap! #Laughter2024

As we celebrate #IDM2024, let’s applaud midwives & advocate for the changes needed to ensure a sustainable future for midwifery & the 🌍. Join us to call for a future where continuity of midwife care is integral to climate-resilient health systems.

What an incredible 8th Annual "Laughter is the Best Medicine" Gala! Thank you so much to our friends, supporters & sponsors for so generously raising your voices and resources for our impact across the world. Together we are saving lives, improving health & transforming futures.

#WHA77 was an important moment for Jhpiego & an expert group of leaders to raise our voices for the many issues facing the communities we serve, including antimicrobial resistance & the risk it poses to small & vulnerable newborns. Thank you to everyone who joined us this week.

It was a joy to lead our Jhpiego delegation to #WHA77 and join with likeminded partners and leaders to advocate for a healthier world for all. Thank you @DrOscarCordonGT for your tireless support of healthy communities across Guatemala!

I also had the privilege of connecting with Michel Sidibé at #WHA77. We share the hope and determination to improve the health of families across the 🌍, as do so many other colleagues I spoke with this week, working with passion and dedication to transform futures.

Thousands of women lack quality health care to survive pregnancy/childbirth. With country-led solutions, local partners and skilled health workers, we can reduce health care inequities and prevent maternal & newborn deaths. World Woman Foundation #CannesLions2024 #MNH #healthatwpp

Thank you to World Woman Foundation & LIONS | The Home of Creativity for partnering with Jhpiego to support a global conversation on maternal and newborn health inequities & solutions to reduce maternal & newborn deaths. #MNH #healthatwpp

With the support of @Unitaid, tens of thousands of women in 4 countries receive prevention or treatment for life-threatening bleeding after childbirth. With the new investment we’re expanding that impact to Nigeria & Zambia, & honored to continue to lead these lifesaving efforts.

We stand at a pivotal moment to rethink how we deliver health care. It was an honor to join global leaders and partners at Jhpiego's #UNGA79 side event to envision a stronger, healthier future.

Daughters inspire us every day. As #DaughtersDay arrives, let’s honor those who care for their families, advocate for their health, and chase their dreams. Together, we can create a future where every daughter has the support to thrive.

It was such an honor to have Olivia Rodrigo visit our team in the Philippines. Her heart for young women, and support for Jhpiego’s work in #reproductivehealth will truly help advance healthier futures for women and families. Thank you, Olivia!

After 24 years with Jhpiego, I’ve made the heartfelt decision to retire as President & CEO on July 1, 2025. Leading this incredible team has been the honor of a lifetime. My journey with Jhpiego has been full of purpose, partnership and passion for global health. Thank you.

Honored to keynote the Triple Burden of Diseases conference in Bangkok! Discussed nurse-led solutions for NCDs, infectious diseases & health financing reform. Thanks, @MahidolNursing, for hosting this vital dialogue to strengthen health systems worldwide!