Our 2019 in Photos
19 snapshots of how PIH brings justice to health care around the world
Peru
Global Lab Leaders Put Successes, Challenges Under the Microscope
A world-class lab in Haiti, new diagnostic and microbiology equipment, multilingual clinical trials, and carrying lab samples down mountains were among many topics at the annual workshop.
Working in Global Health: Karim Llaro on 20 Years as a TB Nurse in Peru
Karim Llaro finished nursing school and immediately began working for PIH in Peru, where she provided care to patients living with MDR-TB in the slums of Lima. She shares her thoughts about those early days working in global health.
UGHE Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Grace Dugan
2018 graduate Dr. Grace Dugan describes her time at UGHE, treating children with leukemia at the nearby hospital, and why working in global health is "an expression of solidarity with some of the world’s most vulnerable people."
Eliminating TB, One Van at a Time
With the launch of the TB Móvil program, staff will drive two vans outfitted with tuberculosis testing and diagnosis equipment and offer 100,000 people a free, fast way to know their status and access care in Lima, Peru.
PIH's 2018 Annual Report
Our 2018 Annual Report serves as a record of last year's accomplishments—and as a thank you to all of our invaluable partners who make this lifesaving work possible.
Melquiades Huauya Ore: From MDR-TB Patient, to Survivor, to Movie Star and Advocate
Melquiades Huauya Ore was 18 when he was diagnosed with MDR-TB, one of the deadliest strains of the disease. After years of treatment, he became cured. Along the way, he met the future World Bank president, and his story was retold in Bending the Arc, a documentary about PIH's 30-year evolution.
Helping Teens in Peru Manage HIV: A Q&A with Dr. Molly Franke
A Partners In Health collaborator in Peru is examining why many teenagers are struggling to consistently take their HIV medication, and working with team members to improve care and support for the vulnerable, often-overlooked patient group.
CASITA Program Helps At-Risk Children Excel in Peru
Project CASITA will enroll 3,000 children at risk of development delay in Carabayllo, a slum north of Lima, Peru, and get them on track to healthy growth.
PIH co-founder Jim Yong Kim named President of World Bank
Kim to Play Powerful and Influential Role in Helping Families, Communities, and Nations Break Out of Poverty.