News and Stories
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Two years after the quake, the cornerstones of PIH's rebuilding take shape
PIH co-founder Paul Farmer reflects on Mirebalais and meliorism.
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RTHC Patient: Michelda Picat
December 13, 2011
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RTHC Patient: Marconi
Marconi (8) suffers from severe subvalvular and valvular pulmonic stenosis – a condition where lesions in the heart valves disrupt the blood flow. He is also epileptic.In the past few years, Marconi has been admitted to the hospital six times – the last time for more than 3 weeks. Marconi lives with his mother, his father and his 10-year-old brother in a town near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
December 13, 2011
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RTHC Patient: Rosaica
Rosaica (3) lives with patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension – a heart problem that affects some babies soon after birth, where abnormal blood flow occurs between two of the major arteries connected to the heart. Though she has spent little time in inpatient care for her heart condition, she is in need of life-saving cardiac surgery.
December 13, 2011
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RTHC patient: Medjine Bastien
Medjine (4) is living with severe tetralogy of fallot – a congenital heart defect that keeps blood and oxygen from mixing.At two months old, Medjine was abandoned by her mother. Her paternal grandmother Marie stepped in to care for the infant and has been by her side ever since.
December 13, 2011
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Growing program "twins" Rwandan physicians with Boston-based oncologists
Program initiated by PIH's Sara Stulac is credited for improving outcomes for children with lymphoma.
December 13, 2011
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Remembering Sonia Pierre
RFK Human Rights Award winner, social activist, and longtime PIH friend leaves behind incredible legacy.
December 13, 2011
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PIH's Louise Ivers honored by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Paul Farmer presents ASTMH award and delivers keynote address.
December 9, 2011
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The real-world impact of new government guidelines
How new official guidelines for treating HIV are affecting patients in rural Malawi.
December 9, 2011
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In Haiti, first phase of construction at Mirebalais Hospital nears completion
A cornerstone of PIH's Stand With Haiti fund, new facility will provide care to thousands.
December 8, 2011