News and Stories
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RTHC Patient: Marconi
Marconi (8) suffers from severe subvalvular and valvular pulmonic stenosis – a condition where lesions in the heart valves disrupt the blood flow. He is also epileptic.In the past few years, Marconi...
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RTHC Patient: Rosaica
Rosaica (3) lives with patent ductus arteriosus and pulmonary hypertension – a heart problem that affects some babies soon after birth, where abnormal blood flow occurs between two of the major...
December 13, 2011
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RTHC patient: Medjine Bastien
Medjine (4) is living with severe tetralogy of fallot – a congenital heart defect that keeps blood and oxygen from mixing.At two months old, Medjine was abandoned by her mother. Her paternal...
December 13, 2011
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Growing program "twins" Rwandan physicians with Boston-based oncologists
Program initiated by PIH's Sara Stulac is credited for improving outcomes for children with lymphoma.
December 13, 2011
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Remembering Sonia Pierre
RFK Human Rights Award winner, social activist, and longtime PIH friend leaves behind incredible legacy.
December 13, 2011
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PIH's Louise Ivers honored by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
Paul Farmer presents ASTMH award and delivers keynote address.
December 9, 2011
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The real-world impact of new government guidelines
How new official guidelines for treating HIV are affecting patients in rural Malawi.
December 9, 2011
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In Haiti, first phase of construction at Mirebalais Hospital nears completion
A cornerstone of PIH's Stand With Haiti fund, new facility will provide care to thousands.
December 8, 2011
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How to train a community health worker
PIH's training team presents how they train community health workers and develop training materials at the American Public Health Association annual meeting.
December 8, 2011
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On World AIDS Day PIH organizes games, distributes information
In Peru, staff combats epidemic by participating in HIV-awareness fair.
December 7, 2011