News and Stories
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World Needs Public Health, Nursing to Lead Way in Global Pandemic
PIH CEO Dr. Sheila Davis comments on nursing during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lessons she learned from colleagues who've battled epidemics around the world--from Ebola and cholera, to HIV and...
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Q&A: Combating Sierra Leone’s Maternal Health Crisis Through COVID-19
Nurse Midwife Isata Dumbuya shares the latest about the intersection of a longstanding epidemic—maternal mortality—and the new pandemic of COVID-19, and the measures PIH is taking to fight even harder...
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Meet the Mental Health Warriors of Sierra Leone
PIH formally established mental health care programs in Kono, Sierra Leone, last year. Alongside the longtime need for mental health services here, personal experience drives the work of each PIH...
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Going on the Offensive to Stop COVID-19
Tell Congress that the battle against COVID-19 in the United States requires a community-based response and increased funding, according to these PIH-supported guidelines.
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Keeping the Flame: UGHE Student Reflects on Rwanda's Post-Genocide Growth
Orietta Agasaro, pursuing a master's in global health delivery, feels "a deep responsibility" to advocate for equity and social justice in her home country.
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PIH Breaks Ground on New ER Facility at Liberia Health Center
The expansion will greatly improve Pleebo's capacity to meet emergency needs and provide care in areas ranging from hypertension and diabetes to maternal and child health.
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How Natural Disaster Response Links to Global Health
Climate change and natural disasters have direct, devastating impacts on the health and well-being of the most vulnerable, and PIH has been there in moments of crisis to deliver care.
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Need to Know: WASH
WASH--water, sanitation, and hygiene--is a key part of promoting good health and preventing the spread of infection, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19.
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Facing COVID-19, Preparedness is Key in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone is still in the earlier stages of the global COVID-19 pandemic, though case numbers continue to rise. PIH and the government's goal has shifted from preventing the virus’ introduction to...
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FAQs: Hiring, Process Behind PIH's Efforts in MA COVID Response
PIH teams respond to questions about job eligibility, the hiring process, contact tracing, and more, regarding the new Community Tracing Collaborative.