Heart Patient, Advocate, and Soon-to-be-MD

Posted on Sep 28, 2019

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Erneste Simpunga retells his story of being diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease at 16 and how he was able to travel to Boston for lifesaving surgery, with the support of PIH and Team Heart in Rwanda.

Research: Health Systems, Like Patients, Can Suffer From Misdiagnosis

Posted on Sep 20, 2019

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A new, PIH-led study urges global health policymakers and funders to take a long view when assessing projects, because initial data can mislead as improvements face growing pains.

UGHE Welcomes Inaugural, Majority-Female Medical Class

Posted on Sep 13, 2019

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UGHE prioritized gender equity in admissions, aligning with its larger mission supporting equitable health care. Many students said experiences with poor health care inspired their applications.

U.S. News Lauds Fabrice's Story, Rwanda's Revitalized Health Care

Posted on Sep 10, 2019

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Fabrice Irakoze, 11, has been cancer-free since PIH-supported treatment for Wilms' tumor in 2013, and is one example of PIH's vital role in rebuilding Rwanda's health system, the online news magazine said.

Dr. Paul Farmer Talks Health Equity, Empathy with Bay Area NPR

Posted on Aug 23, 2019

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In a conversation that ranged from Congo and Rwanda to Palo Alto, Harvard and Haiti, PIH's co-founder and chief strategist found a common thread.

'We Get to Set the Tone': UGHE's First On-Campus Students Reflect on Landmark Year

Posted on Aug 9, 2019

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As UGHE hosts graduation this weekend, four master's students share thoughts on their capstone projects, university life, and involvement in the Butaro community.

NPR Highlights PIH Child Cancer Care in Rwanda

Posted on Aug 6, 2019

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A recent article shows how PIH is providing low-cost, lifesaving care for children at the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence.

Research: Hepatitis C Trial Shows Strong Results in Rwanda

Posted on Jul 26, 2019

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Effective treatment of hepatitis C with antiviral medicine at a Rwanda hospital could create a model for broader treatment plans in sub-Saharan Africa.

Cancer Care in Rwanda Goes Beyond Chemo to Heal a Family

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

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When Françoise Umutesi looks at her 1-year-old grandson, Blessing, she has the smile of someone who once thought she’d never have the chance to meet him.

Teen Beats Cancer Through Global Collaboration

Posted on Jun 20, 2019

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Mondeh Mansaray, 14, now spends weekends like other teens in Kono, Sierra Leone. But the scar on his neck is a powerful reminder of the past several years, when he was fighting for his life.

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