News and Stories
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Maternal Waiting Home Key to Safe Childbirth in Chiapas
PIH is piloting a program that promotes culturally appropriate and respectful births attended by trained professionals in Chiapas, Mexico.The ultimate goal is to prevent tragedies leading to the death of a mother or newborn.
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Partners In Health Celebrates Nurses Week
For Nurses Week 2016, we recognize nurses and midwives around the world who make up the large majority of the global health care workforce.
May 5, 2016
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Accompaniment in Action: A Safe Birth in Lesotho's Mountains
When Matumelo Seiiso began bleeding profusely toward the end of her pregnancy, her maternal health assistant, nurses, and community members ensured she delivered her baby safely in Nkau, Lesotho.
April 29, 2016
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No to ‘Dumping’ Peanuts in Haiti
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced a deal to ship 500 metric tons of peanuts grown in the United States to Haiti later this year. We believe this action is wrong.
April 29, 2016
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'One Year is Not Enough:' A Doctor in Rural Chiapas
Dr. Gerardo Murillo is fulfilling his social service year through Partners In Health at a government clinic in Reforma, Chiapas. Every month, the first-year doctor sees as many as 350 patients. Halfway through his service, he reflects on lessons learned.
April 27, 2016
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Dambe Health Center is Open!
We're happy to announce the opening of Dambe Health Center in Neno, Malawi, which will provide health care to nearly 30,000 people.
April 26, 2016
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Working in Global Health: Islande Cadichon
Islande Cadichon, a senior human resources coordinator, was born at a PIH-supported clinic in Haiti and says working for the organization is a "dream come true."
April 15, 2016
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A Baby's Battle with XDR-TB in Peru
Six-month-old Hans Veliz was diagnosed with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in the same year his father died of the disease.
April 15, 2016
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Building a Future of Care in Malawi
We’re about to embark on a new, major improvement to Neno District Hospital that will significantly expand our level of care.
April 14, 2016
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PIH Patient Turned Staffer Pays it Forward in Malawi
Steve Mtewa was close to death when he visited a PIH-supported hospital in Malawi. Now he helps build health clinics there.
April 13, 2016