News and Stories
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A Haiti Update from Dr. Paul Farmer
Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder and chief strategist give an update on PIH's response in Haiti.
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A Statement from Dr. Paul Farmer on Earthquake in Haiti
Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder and chief strategist, shares his letter to PIH staff about the recent earthquake in Haiti.
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Why Massachusetts Needs American Rescue Plan Funds to Fix Local Public Health Systems
In this Q&A, a PIH expert shares why local health officials and advocates would like Massachusetts to direct federal funding toward strengthening local public health departments across the state and how this work fits into PIH's larger vision for health equity.
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In Massachusetts, Strengthening Health Systems Is Key to Curbing Pandemic
The Community Tracing Collaborative, PIH's contact tracing initiative with the Commonwealth and local boards of health, has helped hundreds of communities navigate a fast-moving pandemic—and local health liaisons were key to that partnership.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Care, Service in Mexico
As Compañeros En Salud celebrates more than a decade of care and service in Chiapas, one element has always been at the center of its work: patients.
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Tactical Vaccination: What Is It and Why Do It?
When responding to new clusters of COVID-19 cases, tactical vaccination is an innovative approach that can complement other efforts to increase vaccination rates, especially in vulnerable communities.
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Anatomy of a Cape Cod Outbreak: How PIH’s Epidemic Intelligence Unit Supported a Major Public Health Investigation
A major COVID-19 cluster in Cape Cod was identified thanks to partnership between Massachusetts health officials and the PIH-supported Epidemic Intelligence Unit, leading to further clarity on the high transmission of the Delta variant and revised CDC guidelines on masking for vaccinated individuals.
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What You Should Know About the Latest COVID-19 Surge and Delta Variant
A PIH expert answers critical questions about the current COVID surge, Delta variant, "breakthrough" infections, and what people can do to stay safe.
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‘She’s Our Courage And Strength’: Mother Reflects On Raising Child With Down Syndrome
In rural Chiapas, Compañeros En Salud, as PIH is known in Mexico, provides medical care and social support to children with disabilities and their families, strengthening health systems one patient at a time.
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Research: Most Health Workers In Sierra Leone Unvaccinated Against Hepatitis B
A new study conducted by PIH researchers calls attention to the urgent need to screen and vaccinate all health workers in Sierra Leone against hepatitis B.