Need To Know: Social Support

Posted on Jun 30, 2020

Social support is an essential part of how PIH uniquely approaches patient care. It comes in many forms, but mostly entails the provision of food, housing, transportation, education, and job security to patients and their families.

UGHE Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Grace Dugan

Posted on Feb 13, 2019

2018 graduate Dr. Grace Dugan describes her time at UGHE, treating children with leukemia at the nearby hospital, and why working in global health is "an expression of solidarity with some of the world’s most vulnerable people."

Eliminating TB, One Van at a Time

Posted on Feb 8, 2019

With the launch of the TB Móvil program, staff will drive two vans outfitted with tuberculosis testing and diagnosis equipment and offer 100,000 people a free, fast way to know their status and access care in Lima, Peru.

PIH's 2018 Annual Report

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

Our 2018 Annual Report serves as a record of last year's accomplishments—and as a thank you to all of our invaluable partners who make this lifesaving work possible.

Melquiades Huauya Ore: From MDR-TB Patient, to Survivor, to Movie Star and Advocate

Posted on Mar 23, 2018

Melquiades Huauya Ore was 18 when he was diagnosed with MDR-TB, one of the deadliest strains of the disease. After years of treatment, he became cured. Along the way, he met the future World Bank president, and his story was retold in Bending the Arc, a documentary about PIH's 30-year evolution.

Helping Teens in Peru Manage HIV: A Q&A with Dr. Molly Franke

Posted on Sep 13, 2017

A Partners In Health collaborator in Peru is examining why many teenagers are struggling to consistently take their HIV medication, and working with team members to improve care and support for the vulnerable, often-overlooked patient group.