On Rounds with Dr. Paul Farmer
Posted on Dec 13, 2019
Join the infectious disease expert and PIH co-founder in Sierra Leone as he mentors clinicians through their most difficult cases.
Injustice has a cure
Need to Know: How Kangaroo Mother Care is Keeping Babies Healthy in Liberia
Posted on Dec 9, 2019
Nurses have helped Cecile Johnson care for her newborn daughter, Sheba, teaching direct, skin-to-skin contact and other vital practices for babies born prematurely and at low weights.
Rice Farming Program Combating Malnutrition in Rwanda
Posted on Nov 20, 2019
Parents of children with malnutrition are growing additional food and income for their families through innovative PIH support that treats more than physical health.
How Three Girls Defied the Odds to Join First Medical Class
Posted on Oct 10, 2019
The first medical class at University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda is two-thirds female. These three students defied the odds to be among those breaking down barriers in their home country.
Heart Patient, Advocate, and Soon-to-be-MD
Posted on Sep 28, 2019
Erneste Simpunga retells his story of being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at 16 and how he was able to travel to Boston for lifesaving surgery, with the support of PIH and Team Heart in Rwanda.
New Emergency Ward a Game Changer in Sierra Leone
Posted on Sep 23, 2019
The new emergency ward at Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone is the only one of its kind outside the capital of Freetown, and provides lifesaving work daily.
UGHE Welcomes Inaugural, Majority-Female Medical Class
Posted on Sep 13, 2019
UGHE prioritized gender equity in admissions, aligning with its larger mission supporting equitable health care. Many students said experiences with poor health care inspired their applications.
Students in Sierra Leone Share Stories as School Year Begins
Posted on Aug 29, 2019
For four children and young adults, PIH support in Koidu has meant not only better health, but also the ability to return to school and focus on bright futures.
Research: Haiti Training Program Propels Vital Emergency Care
Posted on Aug 27, 2019
Haiti’s growing network of emergency doctors has its roots in an innovative program that pioneered emergency medical training in the Caribbean nation.
Dr. Paul Farmer Talks Health Equity, Empathy with Bay Area NPR
Posted on Aug 23, 2019
In a conversation that ranged from Congo and Rwanda to Palo Alto, Harvard and Haiti, PIH's co-founder and chief strategist found a common thread.