News and Stories
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‘I Didn’t Want To Die’: Patient Recalls Diagnosis, Recovery From Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is the world’s most deadly infectious disease, killing 1.4 million people in 2019 alone. In Mexico, Compañeros En Salud, as Partners In Health is known locally, provides medical care and...
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Climate Change Advocacy is Global Health Advocacy
Earth Day is a moment to reflect on how climate change and global health are intertwined, in that those most affected by natural disasters and disease are often marginalized communities.
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Mapping COVID-19: Inside the Epidemic Intelligence Unit
In Massachusetts, outbreak specialists with the Community Tracing Collaborative are looking to pinpoint the sources of multiple infections, or “clusters”—and use those insights to stop the spread of...
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Letter from the CEO: PIH's Dr. Sheila Davis Reflects on a Pandemic Year
The past 12 months have brought inspiring levels of bravery and selflessness, and more of both will be needed in the months ahead, PIH's leader writes.
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‘Dream a Bit Bigger’: Influential Leaders Share Advice with PIH Community on International Women’s Day
Despite hosting Top Chef for 15 years, co-founding a nonprofit, and publishing a handful of cookbooks, among other accomplishments, Padma Lakshmi has experienced impostor syndrome, along with many...
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Ekip Solid: A Conversation With Dr. Valeria Macías
For International Women’s Day, we sat down for a conversation with Valeria Macías, executive director of Compañeros En Salud, as PIH is known in Mexico. She reflected on a range of topics, from her...
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Vicky Reed: Sierra Leone’s Nurse Champion
As the director of nursing for Partners In Health in Sierra Leone, Vicky Reed mentors nurses, strengthens the health care system, and continues her grandmother's legacy.
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'Rooted in Elevating and Empowering Women:' Women's Health, Equity Central to PIH
On International Women's Day, PIH CEO Dr. Sheila Davis and nurse midwife Isata Dumbuya, women's and children's health lead for PIH Sierra Leone, celebrate PIH's commitment to women's rights and health...
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Lesotho Teams Innovating After Bridge Collapses on Lone Road to Mountain Health Center
Community members are helping PIH staff carry patients over a footbridge--among other adjustments--to reach Methalaneng Health Center, which serves 8,500 people in an isolated region.
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FAQs: COVID-19 Vaccines
Partners In Health clinical leaders and experts answer your questions about COVID-19 vaccines.