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News and Stories
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A Difficult Diagnosis in Malawi Turns a Patient's Life Around
Rose Kaliwo was too weak to walk when she arrived at Neno District Hospital in rural southwestern Malawi. It was the end of December 2012, and the 50-year-old mother of nine who spent most of her days selling rice in a nearby market was vomiting and had a high fever with stomach pain.
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Cange Declaration: PIH's First HIV Patients Advocate for Equal Access to Treatment
In 2001, Haitians receiving lifesaving antiretroviral therapy in Cange expressed solidarity with people who lacked access to treatment.
December 1, 2013
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Improving HIV Care for Vulnerable Haitian Migrants
An interview with Dr. Alexandre Widner, director of PIH’s project on the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
November 29, 2013
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From Gaunt to Giggling: Rachel at Age 4
This Sunday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. To mark the occasion, Blessing Banda, HIV and nutrition coordinator for PIH’s Malawian sister organization, shared the story of a patient he first encountered two years ago. A group of young children ran toward the Toyota Land Cruiser. It was late afternoon in Malawi’s Neno District, and the vehicle was approaching a rural homestead that consisted of one house made of iron sheets and three grass-thatched homes.
November 26, 2013
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Peruvian Athlete Reaches the Finish Line, despite MDR-TB
Carlos Cántaro, on treatment for MDR-TB, ran a 10K with support from Partners In Health in Peru.
November 25, 2013
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Rwanda Launches Bold Medical Education Partnership
The World Health Organization recommends that a country have 2.3 health care professionals—physicians, nurses, and midwives—for every 1,000 residents. Rwanda falls far below this ideal with 0.84 physicians, nurses, and midwives per 1,000 residents.
November 20, 2013
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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
November 19, 2013
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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