News and Stories
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Malawi Support Program Celebrates First University Grad
Doctor Kazinga, 28, is the first in his family to complete university studies. That’s fitting given his first name, which is not to be confused with the title of Dr.—at least not yet.
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PIH Leader for WBUR: "Why You Should Care About Ebola in Congo"
Jonathan Lascher, executive director of PIH in Sierra Leone, writes for WBUR's Cognoscenti that strong health systems are a primary factor in determining a country's response to an Ebola outbreak.
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Dr. Sheila Davis Named New CEO of Partners In Health
Dr. Sheila Davis, currently the chief of clinical operations and chief nursing officer, was named CEO of Partners In Health, succeeding Dr. Gary Gottlieb.
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How One Prenatal Checkup Saved Two Lives in Mexico
Olga Veronica Roblero had given birth to her first three children at home. She expected to do the same with her fourth pregnancy, until one prenatal visit rose red flags at a PIH-supported clinic in...
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Peer Groups Boosting Mental Health, Support Networks in Northern Rwanda
Education, shared experiences, and reduced stigma are changing the lives of more than 600 members of mental health groups meeting at PIH-supported health centers in Burera District.
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Research: Study Validates Use of Depression Screening Tool in Rural Mexico
A study revealed that a widely used depression screening tool proved highly effective in identifying patients needing care in rural communities supported by Partners In Health in Mexico.
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Malawi Flood Relief Raising Homes, Hope Amid ‘Too Much Misfortune’
Lost homes, destroyed property, and uncertain futures are part of the personal stories emerging from Neno District, where people continue to recover from disastrous flooding in March.
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Ebola Survivor Fights Odds and Expands Her Family
Mariama Kamara beat the odds and survived Ebola in August 2016, then took in several children orphaned by the disease. She is one of many caregivers in Sierra Leone who adopted children in the wake of...
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Research: Strong Health System Key to Growth in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Rwanda's health system has become a foundation for socioeconomic support and empowerment, and a vital piece of the country’s renewal.
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Expert Moms Helping Parents Raise Healthy Babies in Rwanda
A vital program in eastern Rwanda is designed to meet two rapidly growing needs: better outreach and education for new parents, and better support and care for infants with complicated childbirths.