News and Stories
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PIH Leaders Oppose Catastrophic U.S. Bill Blocking Asylum Seekers
Bipartisan bills in both the Senate and House would keep a restrictive immigration order in place indefinitely--claiming to be a measure toward COVID-19 prevention--and could have lasting, catastrophic impacts on the United States’ asylum system.
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The Washington Post Highlights PIH’s Maternal Health Work in Sierra Leone
A recent multimedia feature follows the journey of Susan Lebbie, a 17-year-old expectant mother in Kono District, Sierra Leone.
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Two Years Later: Reflections on COVID-19 and Mental Health
Now in the third year of the pandemic, Dr. Giuseppe (Bepi) Raviola, co-director of mental health, shares how PIH has developed a model for global mental health care, inspired by Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer, that remains resilient--now more than ever--in the time of COVID-19.
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COVID-19 isn’t over. Variants are proof.
Variants show dangers of ignoring vaccine equity
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How Dr. Paul Farmer Inspired, and Was Inspired by, Nurses
For Nurses Week, CEO Dr. Sheila Davis reflects on PIH Co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer's impact on the field of nursing and on her own career as a nurse and leader.
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In Rwanda, Mother Gives Birth to Twins, Four Days Apart
PIH staff conduct delayed interval delivery, rare and complicated procedure
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PIH Fellowship Cultivates Nurses As Leaders
Alumni reflect on Global Nurse Executive Fellowship
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PIH Fellowship Welcomes Third Cohort of Nurses From Seven Countries
The latest group of nurses was welcomed to the yearlong program, which originally launched in 2017.
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Providing Dignified Care For Mothers In Rural Mexico
PIH-supported birthing center in Chiapas continues to save lives
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In Rural Sierra Leone, Quality Care Closer to Home
PIH and its Ministry of Health partners renovated Kombayendeh Community Health Center, previously one of the most direly under-resourced clinics in Kono District, Sierra Leone, and now care for double the number of patients, as more people feel confident in the quality of care provided at the facility.