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Investigating the Root Causes of Illness

Effective care for most illnesses requires understanding the social conditions of one’s patients, writes Paul Farmer in The Upstream Doctors: Medical Innovators Track Sickness to its Source, a new TED book by Dr. Rishi Manchanda. Read More ▸

In Rwanda, the Chance to Save a Life

A physician reflects on his experience in Rwanda. Read More ▸

COPE Brings Cross-Pollination to Navajo Nation

An inside-look at PIH's work in Navajo Nation. Read More ▸

Bookmarks, Busking, and the Story of One Young PIH Supporter

An 11-year-old's inspiring efforts to support PIH. Read More ▸

Paul Farmer, Jim Kim, and Michael Porter on Redefining Global Health Care Delivery

A new article in The Lancet lays out a new vision for global health care Read More ▸

A Tremendous Thanks to Nurses Around the World

How a Maternity Ward in Malawi Saved Marita Banda

A trip to the maternity ward may have saved Marita Banda's life. Read More ▸

Solar Energy Powers Partners In Health Around the World

Around the world, Partners In Health uses solar power to deliver lifesaving care in areas where infrastructure is lacking.

Need to Know: Malawi Household Chart

How a simple tool improves data quality in Malawi. Read More ▸

Exciting news: 4,239 patients & counting registered at University Hospital, Mirebalais, #Haiti http://ow.ly/lw1qf

Crossing Rivers—and Cultural Bounds—in the Dominican Republic

Nelson Moreta's work with Partners In Health in the Dominican Republic often takes him across the border. Read More ▸

Delivering Babies—and Trust—in the Mountains of Mexico

When Dr. Gaby Chalup arrived in the community of Plan de la Libertad, in Chiapas, Mexico, she didn’t expect to be delivering babies. Read More ▸

Malaria in Malawi: 200 Cases a Day

Paul Farmer discusses “To Repair The World” with Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose, May 15: Dr. Paul Farmer discusses his book "To Repair The World" about the challenges of global poverty and human rights.

Mother’s Day: Honoring Women with Quality Health Care

Re-imagine what’s possible in providing dignified, quality health care to women throughout motherhood. Read More ▸

A Q&A with University Hospital’s Outpatient Nursing Manager

A Q&A with Alexandra Millen, University Hospital's outpatient nursing manager. Read More ▸

Nurse Mentorships in Rwanda: Improving Health by Expanding Education

A mentorship program pioneered by PIH is building confidence among nurses in Rwanda. Read More ▸

Infographic: International Nurses Week

Rosa Huet Pale: Nursing Her Community

In Chiapas, Mexico, nurses play a vital role in delivering high-quality health care. Read More ▸

Paul Farmer Speaks to the Next Generation: An Excerpt from His Book

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Five Feats of Engineering at University Hospital

A behind-the-scenes look at the technology of University Hospital. Read More ▸

Malnutrition in Malawi: Partnering with TOMS to Screen More Kids

Learn how PIH and TOMS are teaming up to fight malnutrition in Malawi.

Cholera Cases Spike in Haiti as Rains Begin

Cholera cases are up this year over last, and the rains have begun, threatening to make a bad situation worse. Read More ▸
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