News and Stories
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New Emergency Ward a Game Changer in Sierra Leone
The new emergency ward at Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone is the only one of its kind outside the capital of Freetown, and provides lifesaving work daily.
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Research: Health Systems, Like Patients, Can Suffer From Misdiagnosis
A new, PIH-led study urges global health policymakers and funders to take a long view when assessing projects, because initial data can mislead as improvements face growing pains.
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UGHE Welcomes Inaugural, Majority-Female Medical Class
UGHE prioritized gender equity in admissions, aligning with its larger mission supporting equitable health care. Many students said experiences with poor health care inspired their applications.
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U.S. News Lauds Fabrice's Story, Rwanda's Revitalized Health Care
Fabrice Irakoze, 11, has been cancer-free since PIH-supported treatment for Wilms' tumor in 2013, and is one example of PIH's vital role in rebuilding Rwanda's health system, the online news magazine...
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Students in Sierra Leone Share Stories as School Year Begins
For four children and young adults, PIH support in Koidu has meant not only better health, but also the ability to return to school and focus on bright futures.
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Q&A: SE Liberia's Only Surgeon Describes Lifesaving Role(s)
Dr. Gerald Ekwen, who handles many vital duties at PIH-supported J.J. Dossen Hospital, says when you work in a place with limited resources, your impacts are all the greater.
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Research: Haiti Training Program Propels Vital Emergency Care
Haiti’s growing network of emergency doctors has its roots in an innovative program that pioneered emergency medical training in the Caribbean nation.
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Dr. Paul Farmer Talks Health Equity, Empathy with Bay Area NPR
In a conversation that ranged from Congo and Rwanda to Palo Alto, Harvard and Haiti, PIH's co-founder and chief strategist found a common thread.
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Meet New CEO Dr. Sheila Davis
Dr. Sheila Davis, who became CEO on July 1, shares how she moved from being a rural Mainer interested in nursing, to a PIH-er working at the highest levels of global health.
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'We Get to Set the Tone': UGHE's First On-Campus Students Reflect on Landmark Year
As UGHE hosts graduation this weekend, four master's students share thoughts on their capstone projects, university life, and involvement in the Butaro community.