News and Stories
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PIH Sierra Leone’s Isata Dumbuya Named to TIME Women of the Year List
Dumbuya is one of 16 global leaders named to the 2026 TIME Women of the Year list for advancing equitable maternal health care.
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Opening Day at the Maternal Center of Excellence in Sierra Leone
From the first patient admission to the first birth, a powerful beginning for a new standard of maternal and neonatal care in Kono District.
February 18, 2026
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See It: UGHE’s First Medical Class and 10th Master's Class Graduate
Our favorite graduation photos from the first Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MBBS–MGHD) cohort and the 10th Masters in Global Health Delivery...
February 18, 2026
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9 Initiatives Keeping Paul Farmer’s Name and Legacy Alive
Learn about events, awards, and other efforts honoring Farmer, PIH’s late co-founder.
February 12, 2026
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A Decade of Progress: UGHE Reaches 10-Year Milestone
How the University of Global Health Equity has become an international model for health education in just 10 years.
February 12, 2026
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A Year of Disruption: 5 Resources to Understand Foreign Aid Cuts
Reflecting on a volatile year of changes to foreign aid and global health funding
February 3, 2026
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: U.S. Foreign Aid
An update, one year after executive orders and funding cuts changed the course of federal foreign aid
January 23, 2026
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UGHE Celebrates Graduation of Its First Medical Class
Known as “Paul’s Class,” the inaugural group of dual medical degree students marks a historic milestone for global health education.
January 23, 2026
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How Staff Are Preparing for the Maternal Center of Excellence’s Opening Day
In Sierra Leone, intensive training has brought staff together—building confidence and excitement ahead of the February 14 opening.
January 15, 2026
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In Peru, Partners In Health Provides Key Evidence for Global Mental Health Manual
A mental health training model implemented by Partners In Health in Peru is now a global standard.
January 13, 2026