Revolutionary Cancer Care in Rwanda
Posted on Jul 18, 2012
The Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence is the first of its kind to bring comprehensive cancer care to rural East Africa.
Injustice has a cure
The New York Times and NPR Highlight PIH's Impact in Rwanda and Haiti
Posted on Jul 5, 2012
This week The New York Times and NPR reported on Partners In Health's contribution to both strengthening Rwanda's national health care system and transforming the life of an individual AIDS patient in Haiti.
Rwanda to Open First Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rural East Africa
Posted on Jul 2, 2012
PIH partners with Ministry of Health to launch Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence
At Butaro Hospital, Rwanda, the first doses of chemotherapy are delivered
Posted on Jun 1, 2012
Dr. Lydia Pace reflects on lessons learned as staff prepare for the opening of the Cancer Center of Excellence in July 2012.
Rwanda Study: Community-Based HIV Program Yields Excellent Outcomes
Posted on May 29, 2012
Research shows patients stay on treatment at record rates with support from community health workers.
The New York Times covers an innovative new program for clinicians
Posted on May 15, 2012
In Rwanda, Partners In Health, Harvard Medical School, and the Rwandan health ministry offer a unique class for the country's physicians.
Mental health services transform life for orphaned teenager
Posted on May 10, 2012
Mental health and social support services connect orphaned Rwandan teenager with food, school, and hope
New Study: "Obstructed Labor and Caesarean Delivery: The Cost and Benefit of Surgical Intervention"
Posted on Apr 26, 2012
Of the 273,000 women who die in childbirth each year, nearly all could be saved with access to C-sections.
TOMS Gives Shoes with Partners In Health
Posted on Apr 10, 2012
In Haiti, Lesotho, Malawi, and Rwanda, tens of thousands of children receive shoes through an exciting partnership.
Dana Farber's Lawrence Shulman announces a partnership to fight cancer in Rwanda
Posted on Mar 28, 2012
"By joining forces, we can offer cancer patients of all ages a chance at life," says Dr. Shulman.