News and Stories
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LIVE STREAM: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez
Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. ET McKenna Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame Introduction: Rev. John Jenkins, CSC Book presentation: Dr. Paul Farmer Commentary: Rev. Gustavo Gutiérrez, OP Robert Ellsberg, Editor-in-chief, Orbis Books Ophelia Dahl, Executive Director, Partners In Health
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NYT Op-ed Examines Diabetes in Haiti
An opinion piece in The New York Times examines diabetes in Haiti.
November 15, 2013
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Medical Education at University Hospital: Q&A with Dr. Ketly Altenor
University Hospital medical resident Dr. Ketly Altenor hopes to become a pediatrician of the people.
November 13, 2013
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Paul Farmer Talks with Melinda Gates in 'Wired'
Wired magazine brings together Paul Farmer and Melinda Gates in its December issue.
November 12, 2013
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'In the Company of the Poor': Book by Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez
Read the first chapter of "In the Company of the Poor," a book by Dr. Paul Farmer and his mentor, Father Gustavo Gutiérrez.
November 11, 2013
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Philippines Typhoon Haiyan
We at Partners In Health were distressed to learn of the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan and stand in sympathy and solidarity with the people of the Philippines. Our own experience working in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake showed us that poor and vulnerable citizens suffered disproportionately, and that disaster aid that utilizes local resources is the most effective for short-term relief and longer-term rebuilding.
November 11, 2013
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Meets 'Girl Rising' Star in Haiti
Wadley Germain, a Haitian girl who starred in the documentary Girl Rising, met with top U.S. education officials.
November 7, 2013
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'All Babies Count’: Caring for Newborns in Rwanda
“Through supporting each other and learning from one another, we will surely reduce child mortality and save the lives of babies,” concluded Dr. Fuldgence Nkikabahizi, the medical director of Rwinkwavu District Hospital.
November 6, 2013
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Arcade Fire’s Win Butler Talks About PIH and Haiti
"The work that Partners in Health do in Haiti benefits the whole world. They worked out how to treat drug-resistant TB and HIV, and then they train Haitians who then go to Rwanda and teach the Rwandans how to do it. It’s an interesting situation because on one level, it should be possible: It’s smaller than a city, and a lot of the basic infrastructure problems shouldn’t be impossible to solve. When we played SNL with Mick Jagger, the after-party was at Rockefeller Centre outside the ice-skating rink.
October 28, 2013
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‘PIH Reports’ Explores Maternity Waiting Houses in Lesotho
A new series from PIH clinicians explores innovations in global health care delivery.
October 23, 2013