University Hospital Cares for Haiti’s First COVID-19 Patients
Staff at the flagship facility have been providing dedicated, 24-hour care for coronavirus patients since March 20. Read More
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Care for All During COVID
While Congress’s Families First Coronavirus Response Act is a step in the right direction, PIH urges further action, locally and abroad, to support the most vulnerable during this global pandemic. Read More
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What TB Can Teach Us About COVID-19
Lessons can be drawn from the treatment of TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease, to confronting COVID-19. Read More
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Family Struck by TB for Decades Finds New Hope, Cures in Lesotho
Dedicated care and new treatments have helped the Moleko family move from despair to hope in their multi-generational battles with TB. Read More
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COVID-19 Conference Call with Clinical, Logistics Experts
PIH experts answered donors' questions during a wide-ranging conference call on COVID-19. Read More
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Q & A: How COPE is Raising Clean Water Awareness, Access on Navajo Nation
A COPE program called Water is K'é, or Water is Kinship, is reminding residents to choose water over high-sugar beverages and helping families connect to traditional values. Read More
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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." Read More
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Video: Dr. KJ Seung Explains Rapid Testing for Coronavirus
Rapid tests are a key part of PIH's "unprecedented response" to COVID-19, amid challenges of testing in countries with minimal lab resources. Read More
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10 Mental Health Tips for Coronavirus Social Distancing
PIH's cross-site mental health team provides a list of suggestions for how to maintain good mental and emotional health during social distancing practices as a result of response to COVID-19. Read More
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Solidarity for a Healthier World
The current COVID-19 outbreak is a reminder of what we already know, that health emergencies know no borders and that strengthening health systems globally is the best defense against international public health crises. Read More
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PIH's Emergency 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. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Harvard Professor Issues FAQ on Coronavirus
Dr. Megan Murray, PIH's director of research and an epidemiologist and infectious disease expert, provides answers to frequently asked questions about the novel coronavirus. Read More
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Celebrating International Women's Day
Inspiring women on PIH teams around the world mark the annual event by sharing thoughts about their work, values, and equality for all. Read More
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Care Must Be Key to Defeating Coronavirus Globally
CEO Dr. Sheila Davis provides an update on how PIH is monitoring the novel coronavirus, while planning for a swift clinical response for patients around the world. Read More
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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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Honor Tom White's 100th Birthday
Tom’s early belief in PIH’s vision for a more just world saved millions of lives. Whether financing the construction of PIH’s first clinic in Cange, Haiti, or investing in the expensive drug regimens for PIH’s first multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients, Tom’s investment in providing high-quality health care to those who need it most changed global health delivery forever. Read More
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More Than a Friendly Neighbor
Prenatal checkups, education and care led by her community health worker helped Eliza Kazembe safely give birth to her first child, Prince Chimpaka. Read More