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News and Stories
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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.
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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
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PIH Doctor Speaks at Congressional Briefing on Cholera in Haiti
Dr. Ralph Ternier described progress and need in eliminating cholera in Haiti.
October 23, 2013
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Three Years in, the Fight against Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic Continues
With effective prevention and treatment, cholera cases have declined but still persist.
October 21, 2013
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Reflecting on the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti, Three Years Later
Dr. Patrick Almazor, a Haitian physician with Zanmi Lasante, reflects on three years of cholera in Haiti.
October 18, 2013
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Young Haitian Doctors Begin Medical Residencies at University Hospital
University Hospital in Mirebalais will train the next generation of Haitian physicians committed to quality care for the rural poor.
October 15, 2013