A New Cholera Outbreak Emerges in Haiti

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

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The medical team at Zanmi Lasante, as Partners in Health is known in Haiti, reports there are four suspected cholera cases being treated at Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais as of October 12.

How Climate Change Impacts Health for Impoverished, Vulnerable Communities

Posted on Apr 21, 2022

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Extreme weather, food insecurity, infectious diseases all driven by environmental degradation

Cyclone Rips Through Malawi Inflicting Massive Damage on Clinics, Homes

Posted on Feb 11, 2022

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The cyclone killed 46 people, according to reports, injured more than 200, and impacted more than 221,000 households in the country.

Three Ways Health Programs Reflect Diné Culture on Navajo Nation

Posted on Nov 19, 2021

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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we're highlighting three ways COPE health programs reflect Navajo culture, language, and traditional teaching.

Improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Plans in Works for Health Facilities Across Haiti

Posted on Jun 16, 2021

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A recent assessment showed that all 15 health care centers and hospitals supported by Zanmi Lasante, PIH's sister organization in Haiti, require major improvements in water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure; renovations will begin this summer.

Answering the Call: Nurse Offers Compassionate Counseling at Clinic for Teens

Posted on May 11, 2021

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Led by nurse Phebian Sondufu-Sowa, Koidu Government Hospital’s adolescent and youth-friendly services clinic provides care far beyond medical.

Climate Change Advocacy is Global Health Advocacy

Posted on Mar 19, 2021

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Earth Day is a moment to reflect on how climate change and global health are intertwined, in that those most affected by natural disasters and disease are often marginalized communities.

Lesotho Teams Innovating After Bridge Collapses on Lone Road to Mountain Health Center

Posted on Mar 3, 2021

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Community members are helping PIH staff carry patients over a footbridge--among other adjustments--to reach Methalaneng Health Center, which serves 8,500 people in an isolated region.

On Navajo Nation, Community Health Representatives Provide Essential Support Amid COVID-19

Posted on Dec 4, 2020

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Marlene Nez won't let anything get in the way of helping her community, including COVID-19—despite challenges including exposure and needing to quarantine.

Finding the Way Back Home, One Conversation at a Time

Posted on Oct 16, 2020

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People struggling with mental health conditions who have stopped receiving treatment or taking medication—and as a result have seen their conditions worsen and may be homeless—are sometimes called “lost” patients.

In Maryland County, Liberia, Helena Wesley has made it her mission to find them.