News and Stories
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‘You Have TB’: Melissa Sanchez's Story
“You have tuberculosis” were the words that changed my life forever.
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Dr. Paul Farmer Discusses Ebola Outbreak with PRI’s The World
“Building those systems takes significant investment, and of course, many of us have long argued that not building them is far more costly,” Farmer told The World
August 15, 2014
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Working in Global Health: Archie Ayeh
Starting a career in global health can be intimidating. It’s a diverse field that evolves quickly and demands collaboration across disciplines, from finance to supply chain and logistics, to computer programming. Each month we ask a seasoned colleague to share advice for those interested in forging a career in global health. This month we asked Archie Ayeh, program manager for Partners In Health/Lesotho, to share his perspective.
August 13, 2014
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Community Health Worker Program Expands in Mexico
PIH Mexico is expanding its community health worker program to serve more communities—and studying the results.
August 1, 2014
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A New Health Clinic for an Overlooked Community in Rwanda
The Nyamicucu Health Post is our latest contribution to a long-overlooked community in Rwanda, and it’s one we’re especially proud of.
July 31, 2014
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New Maternity Ward Expands Quality Care for Mothers in Eastern Rwanda
“We help around seven women deliver every day, and sometimes we get over 200 women in a month. Now, we can accommodate more pregnant women, and get midwives to provide the best health care to women giving birth,” said Grace Dusabe, head nurse of the maternity ward.
July 21, 2014
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A Doctor in Training Returns Home
Fred Rwabukumba, a doctor in training, returns to Rwinkwavu, Rwanda, and visits his former primary school.
July 16, 2014
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Knocking on Doors: An Interview with PIH’s Director in Peru
Dr. Leonid Lecca, executive director of Socios En Salud, PIH’s sister organization in Peru, talks about his work as the organization celebrates its 18th anniversary this week.
July 7, 2014
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The Life of a Medical Resident at Haiti’s New Teaching Hospital
Surgeon-in-training Dr. Jean-Louis Willy Fils lives and works on the campus of PIH-supported University Hospital.
July 3, 2014
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In Lesotho, A New Level of Accompaniment
In Lesotho, PIH and the Ministry of Health are working together to implement a national reform of the health system.
June 30, 2014