PIH Breaks Ground on New ER Facility at Liberia Health Center
The expansion will greatly improve Pleebo's capacity to meet emergency needs and provide care in areas ranging from hypertension and diabetes to maternal and child health.
Infrastructure Improvements
How Natural Disaster Response Links to Global Health
Climate change and natural disasters have direct, devastating impacts on the health and well-being of the most vulnerable, and PIH has been there in moments of crisis to deliver care.
Need to Know: WASH
WASH--water, sanitation, and hygiene--is a key part of promoting good health and preventing the spread of infection, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19.
Globe Op-Ed: Dr. Paul Farmer Urges “Merciful and Humane” COVID Responses
PIH's co-founder and chief strategist emphasizes that care for COVID-19 patients also must include food, supplies, and safe shelter through "expert mercy."
Global Coronavirus Response
PIH presents four key objectives staff and clinicians will follow in tackling the spread of COVID-19, in partnership with countries' ministries of health.
ICYMI: Reddit AMA on Coronavirus with PIH Co-Founders
PIH co-founders educated and entertained a Reddit audience while fielding questions on COVID-19. strong health systems, prevention, and pragmatic solidarity.
Dr. Paul Farmer to Axios: ‘Remember the Caregivers’ Amid Coronavirus Response
PIH's co-founder and chief strategist told the news website that strong ICUs and health systems are crucial amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Opinion: Clean Water, Sanitation Vital to Ensuring Children Stay in School in Haiti
Access to clean water and sanitation can play a major role in ensuring children remain healthy enough to remain in school and lead productive lives, escaping the grip of extreme poverty.
Sierra Leone Clinic Launches Electronic Medical Records to Transform Patient Care
At Wellbody Clinic in Kono District, the OpenMRS system is replacing overflowing shelves of paper records, giving clinicians much better access to information and improving care for patients.
Rwanda Oncology Doctor: Global Community Must "Reduce the Disparities in Cancer Care"
In recognition of World Cancer Day on Feb. 4, Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere talked about what's new at Butaro District Hospital's Cancer Center of Excellence, and how global action is needed to truly achieve universal coverage.