http://www.pih.org/ en Copyright 2012 2012-05-15T18:44:23+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/hands-on-medical-education-in-rwanda/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/hands-on-medical-education-in-rwanda/ In Rwanda, Partners In Health, the Harvard School of Public Health, and the Rwandan health ministry offer a unique class for the country's physicians. Rwanda, Training 2012-05-15T18:44:23+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/mothers-health-worth-the-investment/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/mothers-health-worth-the-investment/ PIH's executive director and co-founder argues for the need for providing adequate health care to all women during pregnancy and childbirth. Advocacy 2012-05-15T18:16:47+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-may-11-2012/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-may-11-2012/ A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH’s Institute for Health and Social Justice. Advocacy 2012-05-11T19:39:17+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/happy-mothers-day-2012/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/happy-mothers-day-2012/ A photo gallery celebrating mothers and their contributions at PIH sites around the world. 2012-05-11T18:56:16+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/a-day-to-mourn-and-remember/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/a-day-to-mourn-and-remember/ Zanmi Lasante staff and the Belladère community observe the anniversary of a tragic arson attack that killed two beloved members of the ZL family. Haiti 2012-05-10T21:11:34+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/mental-health-services-transform-life-for-orphaned-rwandan-teenager/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/mental-health-services-transform-life-for-orphaned-rwandan-teenager/ Mental health and social support services connect orphaned Rwandan teenager with food, school, and hope Rwanda, FOOD, WATER, HOUSING 2012-05-10T17:41:36+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-april-27-2012/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-april-27-2012/ A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH’s Institute for Health and Social Justice. Advocacy 2012-04-27T19:26:06+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/the-first-phase-of-construction-at-mirebalais-hospital-nears-completion/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/the-first-phase-of-construction-at-mirebalais-hospital-nears-completion/ In late April, the final concrete block at the main complex was put into place. Haiti, Mirebalais Hospital 2012-04-27T19:05:27+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/nursing-heroes-combat-cholera/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/nursing-heroes-combat-cholera/ Sheila Davis, PIH Director of Global Nursing, blogs about the leading role of nurses in combating cholera in Haiti. 2012-04-27T17:27:55+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/new-study-in-developing-world-economic-benefits-trump-expense-of-c-sections/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/new-study-in-developing-world-economic-benefits-trump-expense-of-c-sections/ Of the 273,000 women who die in childbirth each year, nearly all could be saved with access to C-sections. Haiti, Lesotho, Rwanda, WOMEN'S HEALTH, Advocacy, Research 2012-04-26T19:58:24+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/taking-a-stand-against-user-fees-for-health-care/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/taking-a-stand-against-user-fees-for-health-care/ In order to ensure effective and equitable health services, donors must work with implementing governments to remove user fees for health care. HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE, STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE, Advocacy 2012-04-26T19:37:16+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/world-malaria-day/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/world-malaria-day/ On April 25, organizations and governments around the world renew their commitment to fighting and eradicating this deadly disease. Malawi, CHILD HEALTH, WOMEN'S HEALTH 2012-04-25T14:20:02+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/harvard-and-haiti-national-soccer-team-compete-raise-funds-for-pih/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/harvard-and-haiti-national-soccer-team-compete-raise-funds-for-pih/ In a rainy match at Harvard Stadium, the home team wins in an intense 1-0 shut-out. Haiti 2012-04-23T20:43:43+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/nurses-team-up-to-fight-cancer-other-chronic-diseases/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/nurses-team-up-to-fight-cancer-other-chronic-diseases/ Sheila Davis, PIH Director of Global Nursing, blogs about nurses, chronic diseases, and PIH's latest partnership with Dana Farber Cancer Institute. 2012-04-20T19:39:45+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/solar-panels-arrive-at-mirebalais-national-teaching-hospital/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/solar-panels-arrive-at-mirebalais-national-teaching-hospital/ In Haiti, an economically and environmentally sustainable energy source will power a state-of-the-art hospital. Haiti, Mirebalais Hospital 2012-04-20T17:01:29+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/pihs-cholera-vaccine-project-nears-end-of-first-week/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/pihs-cholera-vaccine-project-nears-end-of-first-week/ In Haiti, health workers deliver the first of two doses of cholera vaccine. Haiti, CHOLERA 2012-04-19T13:49:42+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/pih-co-founder-jim-yong-kim-named-president-of-world-bank/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/pih-co-founder-jim-yong-kim-named-president-of-world-bank/ Kim to Play Powerful and Influential Role in Helping Families, Communities, and Nations Break Out of Poverty. Peru, Advocacy 2012-04-17T16:14:16+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/vaccine-delivery-begins/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/vaccine-delivery-begins/ In Haiti, PIH begins providing first doses of cholera vaccine to 50,000 people living in rural countryside. Haiti, CHOLERA 2012-04-15T14:10:37+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-april-13-2012/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-april-13-2012/ A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH’s Institute for Health and Social Justice. Advocacy 2012-04-13T19:35:33+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/jim-kims-humility-would-serve-world-bank-well/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/jim-kims-humility-would-serve-world-bank-well/ In a Washington Post Op-Ed, PIH co-founder Paul Farmer and NYU professor John Gershman respond to claims that Kim is ‘anti-growth.’ Advocacy 2012-04-12T17:44:20+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/toms-gives-shoes-with-partners-in-health/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/toms-gives-shoes-with-partners-in-health/ In Haiti, Lesotho, Malawi, and Rwanda, tens of thousands of children receive shoes through an exciting partnership. Haiti, Lesotho, Malawi, Rwanda, CHILD HEALTH 2012-04-10T20:47:43+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/we-deserve-to-do-better-haitians-deserve-better/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/we-deserve-to-do-better-haitians-deserve-better/ Jon Lascher, PIH's Haiti Program Manager, gives update on cholera epidemic on MSNBC’s The Melissa Harris-Perry Show. Haiti, CHOLERA 2012-04-09T21:31:55+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/medical-students-from-around-the-world-call-for-recommitment-to-global-fund/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/medical-students-from-around-the-world-call-for-recommitment-to-global-fund/ While taking a social medicine course in Uganda, students call on governments to renew funding for fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, Advocacy 2012-04-04T13:38:45+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-march-30-2012/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/ihsj-reader-march-30-2012/ A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH’s Institute for Health and Social Justice. 2012-03-30T19:20:21+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/the-need-for-better-data-what-you-can-do-in-resource-constrained-settings/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/the-need-for-better-data-what-you-can-do-in-resource-constrained-settings/ Join an online panel discussion on ways that monitoring and evaluation work can be used to assess whether, and how well, programs are being implemented as planned and achieving their goals and objectives. Electronic Medical Records, Public Sector / Infrastructure Building 2012-03-30T19:07:01+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/haitis-president-michel-martelly-visits-mirebalais-hospital/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/haitis-president-michel-martelly-visits-mirebalais-hospital/ President and Minister of Health receive tour of new hospital, discuss PIH's healthcare initiatives in Haiti's Central Plateau. Haiti 2012-03-29T17:59:59+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/jim-yong-kim-my-call-for-an-open-inclusive-world-bank/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/jim-yong-kim-my-call-for-an-open-inclusive-world-bank/ PIH co-founder and nominee for World Bank President discusses his vision for the World Bank in an op-ed published by the U.S. Treasury Department and the Financial Times. DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION, Public Sector / Infrastructure Building 2012-03-29T16:49:05+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/by-joining-forces-we-can-offer-cancer-patients-of-all-ages-a-chance-at-life/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/by-joining-forces-we-can-offer-cancer-patients-of-all-ages-a-chance-at-life/ "By joining forces, we can offer cancer patients of all ages a chance at life," says Dr. Shulman. Rwanda, CANCER, Public Sector / Infrastructure Building 2012-03-28T16:13:34+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/chiapas-health-fair-spotlights-hidden-conditions-like-diabetes/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/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. Mexico, NCD 2012-03-27T16:18:03+00:00 http://www.pih.org/news/entry/no-one-should-die-of-tuberculosis-in-the-21st-century/ http://www.pih.org/news/entry/no-one-should-die-of-tuberculosis-in-the-21st-century/ An op-ed from the Huffington Post published on World TB Day. Russia, TUBERCULOSIS 2012-03-25T14:01:12+00:00