News and Stories
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Voices of nurses from around the world
An interview with Marina Bogdanova, Nurse, PIH-Russia
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IHSJ Reader, April 27, 2012
A roundup of global health news and research, published by PIH
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The first phase of construction at Mirebalais Hospital nears completion
In late April, the final concrete block at the main complex was put into place.
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Nursing heroes combat cholera
Sheila Davis, PIH Director of Global Nursing, blogs about the leading role of nurses in combating cholera in Haiti.
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New Study: "Obstructed Labor and Caesarean Delivery: The Cost and Benefit of Surgical Intervention"
Of the 273,000 women who die in childbirth each year, nearly all could be saved with access to C-sections.
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Taking a stand against user fees for health care
In order to ensure effective and equitable health services, donors must work with implementing governments to remove user fees for health care.
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World Malaria Day
On April 25, organizations and governments around the world renew their commitment to fighting and eradicating this deadly disease.
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Harvard and Haiti play for earthquake relief
In a rainy match at Harvard Stadium, the home team wins in an intense 1-0 shut-out.
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Dose #1 given to more than 20,000... and counting
Jon Lascher, PIH – Artibonite Region, Haiti We've finished our first full week and have vaccinated over 20,000 people ages 10 and older. For the first four days teams set up fixed vaccination...
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Voices of nurses from around the world
An interview with Dalia Guerra, nurse with Socios En Salud, PIH's sister organization in Peru.