News and Stories
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Cange Declaration: PIH's First HIV Patients Advocate for Equal Access to Treatment
In 2001, Haitians receiving lifesaving antiretroviral therapy in Cange expressed solidarity with people who lacked access to treatment.
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Improving HIV Care for Vulnerable Haitian Migrants
An interview with Dr. Alexandre Widner, director of PIH’s project on the border of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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From Gaunt to Giggling: Rachel at Age 4
This Sunday, December 1, is World AIDS Day. To mark the occasion, Blessing Banda, HIV and nutrition coordinator for PIH’s Malawian sister organization, shared the story of a patient he first...
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Peruvian Athlete Reaches the Finish Line, despite MDR-TB
Carlos Cántaro, on treatment for MDR-TB, ran a 10K with support from Partners In Health in Peru.
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Rwanda Launches Bold Medical Education Partnership
The World Health Organization recommends that a country have 2.3 health care professionals—physicians, nurses, and midwives—for every 1,000 residents. Rwanda falls far below this ideal with 0.84...
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LIVE STREAM: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez
Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. ET McKenna Hall Auditorium, University of Notre Dame Introduction: Rev. John Jenkins, CSC Book presentation: Dr. Paul Farmer Commentary: Rev. Gustavo...
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NYT Op-ed Examines Diabetes in Haiti
An opinion piece in The New York Times examines diabetes in Haiti.
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Medical Education at University Hospital: Q&A with Dr. Ketly Altenor
University Hospital medical resident Dr. Ketly Altenor hopes to become a pediatrician of the people.
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Paul Farmer Talks with Melinda Gates in 'Wired'
Wired magazine brings together Paul Farmer and Melinda Gates in its December issue.
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'In the Company of the Poor': Book by Paul Farmer and Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez
Read the first chapter of "In the Company of the Poor," a book by Dr. Paul Farmer and his mentor, Father Gustavo Gutiérrez.