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Dana Farber’s Lawrence Shulman announces a partnership to fight cancer in Rwanda

Dana Farber’s Lawrence Shulman announces a partnership to fight cancer in Rwanda

"By joining forces, we can offer cancer patients of all ages a chance at life," says Dr. Shulman.
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The rains are here

The rains are here

There has been flooding and several deaths in Port-au-Prince due to mud slides.
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Chiapas health fair spotlights “hidden” conditions, like diabetes

Chiapas health fair spotlights “hidden” conditions, like diabetes

In Mexico, PIH staff hold daylong event, see at least 120 people from region’s rural mountain villages.
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No one should die of tuberculosis in the 21st century

No one should die of tuberculosis in the 21st century

An op-ed from the Huffington Post published on World TB Day.
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A difficult disease under challenging circumstances

A difficult disease under challenging circumstances

A patient in Malawi struggles to overcome poverty, access to health care, and tuberculosis.
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Sentinel Project gives a voice to children battling drug-resistant tuberculosis

Sentinel Project gives a voice to children battling drug-resistant tuberculosis

On World Tuberculosis Day, a new website shares the stories of children facing a deadly but curable disease.
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Dr. Jim Yong Kim nominated to head World Bank

Dr. Jim Yong Kim nominated to head World Bank

President Obama taps PIH-co-founder and Dartmouth President to lead major international financial institution.
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Indy radio station WXRT raises $25K for PIH’s work

Indy radio station WXRT raises $25K for PIH’s work

Support from the Chicago station helps bring health care to poor around the world.
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Celebrating World Water Day

Celebrating World Water Day

More than 780 million people still lack access to clean water, putting them at risk of disease and malnutrition.
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National Conference on Social Medicine to be held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

National Conference on Social Medicine to be held in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

PIH to host panels with government officials, leading medical staff on March 28-29.
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Pwojè Kore Fanmi: An innovative community health project in Haiti

Pwojè Kore Fanmi: An innovative community health project in Haiti

Training of community health workers is underway in a new pilot to help vulnerable families.
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Arcade Fire delivers lecture about Haiti at University of Texas at Austin

Arcade Fire delivers lecture about Haiti at University of Texas at Austin

The Grammy winning band discusses the continued socioeconomic crisis in Haiti, and the band’s longtime support of PIH.
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Community health workers and advocates rally at MA State House

Community health workers and advocates rally at MA State House

On Monday, supporters met with legislators, call for state’s continued support of innovative programs.
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Project update

Project update


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IHSJ Reader, March 16, 2012

IHSJ Reader, March 16, 2012

A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH’s Institute for Health and Social Justice.
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Study examines how mental health disorders are related to HIV status

Study examines how mental health disorders are related to HIV status

In Rwanda, a new study aims to help improve mental health and counseling services for children and families.
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Clinton visits Mirebalais Hospital

Clinton visits Mirebalais Hospital

Highlights potential impact solar power could have in a country rich in sun but lacking in electrical infrastructure.
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Cholera vaccine arrives

Cholera vaccine arrives

The Shanchol vaccine arrived in the country this week.
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Remembering Congressman Donald Payne

Remembering Congressman Donald Payne

PIH's team in Rwanda bids adieu to a social justice leader.
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PIH ramps up cervical and breast cancer projects

PIH ramps up cervical and breast cancer projects

New cancer efforts integrated into routine medical care in 5 countries where PIH works.
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