New Emergency Ward a Game Changer in Sierra Leone

Posted on Sep 23, 2019

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The new emergency ward at Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone is the only one of its kind outside the capital of Freetown, and provides lifesaving work daily.

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.

Students in Sierra Leone Share Stories as School Year Begins

Posted on Aug 29, 2019

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For four children and young adults, PIH support in Koidu has meant not only better health, but also the ability to return to school and focus on bright futures.

Research: Haiti Training Program Propels Vital Emergency Care

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

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Haiti’s growing network of emergency doctors has its roots in an innovative program that pioneered emergency medical training in the Caribbean nation.

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.

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.

Global Lab Leaders Put Successes, Challenges Under the Microscope

Posted on Jun 14, 2019

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A world-class lab in Haiti, new diagnostic and microbiology equipment, multilingual clinical trials, and carrying lab samples down mountains were among many topics at the annual workshop.

Malawi Support Program Celebrates First University Grad

Posted on Jun 13, 2019

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Doctor Kazinga, 28, is the first in his family to complete university studies. That’s fitting given his first name, which is not to be confused with the title of Dr.—at least not yet.

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