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Upcoming Events
Our webinars and livestreams bring you closer to the work—and the people—at the heart of the fight for health equity. From the front lines of crisis response to the halls of global policy, these conversations connect our community to what matters most. Check back often for new events, and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know. If you have any questions, please reach out to donorengagement@pih.org.
Built in Partnership: The Grand Opening of the Paul E. Farmer MCOE
Livestream | May 13, 2026 | The opening of the Paul E. Farmer Maternal Center of Excellence marks a turning point for maternal and neonatal care in Sierra Leone. Join Hank and John Green, alongside MCOE nurses and midwives, as they share what this milestone means for mothers, babies, and the communities this facility was built to serve.
Webinars and Livestreams
How We Eliminate TB
March 24, 2026 | Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable, yet it remains the world's deadliest infectious disease. The 2025 suspension of U.S. foreign aid has reversed decades of progress—healthcare workers laid off, treatments interrupted, TB rates rising. On World TB Day, our experts discussed the current global response, breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, and what it will take to eliminate TB.
Global Health Briefing
March 6, 2026 | PIH leaders Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Joel Curtain, and Rosie Poling joined Stephanie Psaki of Brown University's School of Public Health to discuss how U.S. policy decisions are reshaping global health—and the consequences already felt by communities worldwide. They covered what the current administration is doing behind the scenes, what's happening in Congress, what it means for PIH patients, and how you can fight back.
Archive
2025
Mental Health Matters
November 18, 2025 | Dr. Paul Farmer taught us that advancing mental health requires care beyond clinical settings—addressing social, economic, and structural determinants that influence well-being, including poverty, displacement, and systemic inequity. The 2025 Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity featured a keynote and panel discussions exploring comprehensive approaches to the global mental health crisis. Hosted by Partners In Health, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Harvard Global Health Institute.
What's at Stake for Global Health
October 16, 2025 | An urgent discussion between PIH leaders Dr. Joia Mukherjee and Vincent Lin on continued cuts to global health and public health funding, what's at stake as appropriated funds go unspent, and actionable steps to join the fight. This virtual event was hosted by the Leadership Giving Society, which recognizes donors committed to PIH's work through generous annual contributions of $1,000 or more.
Stories and Solidarity
June 9, 2025 | A conversation between Ophelia Dahl, PIH co-founder and chair of the board of directors, and John Green, PIH trustee and bestselling author. Together, they discussed John's journey with PIH to create change and save lives around the globe, specifically in maternal health and TB care, and the ways Ophelia and John both harness the power of community and storytelling to create a more just world.
How to Save Global Health
April 11, 2025 | PIH's Dr. Joia Mukherjee and Vincent Lin joined Asia Russell of Health GAP to discuss ensuring health as a human right. With the U.S. pushing to withdraw from WHO, dissolve USAID, and freeze foreign aid—threatening global health equity and millions of lives—they explored what was at stake and how to advocate for the most marginalized. Part of Global Health Justice Week, a campaign inspired by PIH co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer, focused on unity and solidarity in the fight for health justice.
Turmoil, TB Care and Taking Action
March 24, 2025 | The Trump administration slashed foreign aid, cutting lifesaving medication and support for hundreds of thousands fighting tuberculosis—the world's deadliest infectious disease. The cuts sparked outrage among clinicians, advocates, researchers, and survivors who know the dire consequences for vulnerable populations. For World TB Day, Partners In Health gathered leading TB experts, authors, and thought leaders to discuss the impact on patients and the hope sustained by activists and allies.
Foreign Aid Freeze
February 7, 2025 | The freeze on foreign assistance, withdrawal from WHO, reinstatement of the Global Gag Rule, and shutdown of USAID will have devastating consequences for the most vulnerable. Partners In Health strongly opposes these moves as an attack on the right to health and an unjust use of presidential power. In this webinar, PIH leaders discuss these executive orders, their impact on global health, and what they mean for the countries and people we serve.
2024
The Audacity of Accompaniment
November 17, 2024 | Accompaniment—a concept championed by Dr. Paul Farmer—reflects a commitment to walk alongside those we serve, fostering solidarity and partnership on the path to justice. His legacy as an accompagnateur continues to inspire a more equitable world. The 2024 Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity explored how accompaniment guides our collective work through panel discussions and a keynote address. Hosted by Partners In Health, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Harvard Global Health Institute.
A Global Approach to Care
October 10, 2024 | PIH mental health program co-directors Giuseppe Raviola and Stephanie Smith, alongside Carmen Contreras, mental health program director at Socios En Salud in Peru, and Chenjezo Gonani, mental health program manager in Sierra Leone, gave an inside look at the essential mental health services offered across PIH sites—with a spotlight on the programs and communities served in Peru and Sierra Leone.
2024's Action & Impact
June 17, 2024 | PIH CEO Sheila Davis, Leo Lecca, executive director of Socios En Salud (PIH in Peru), and Nadine Karema, executive director of Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH in Rwanda), came together to reflect on the meaningful accomplishments made in 2023—and to celebrate the generosity and partnership that made it all possible. This webinar was an opportunity to share gratitude and highlight the impact of your continued commitment to health equity around the world.
Continuing Care Amid Crisis
March 25, 2024 | Wesler Lambert, interim executive director of Zanmi Lasante (PIH in Haiti); Reginald Fils-Aimé, Zanmi Lasante director of strategic planning; Patrick Ulysse, PIH chief operating officer; and Dr. Joia Mukherjee, PIH chief medical officer, discussed the urgent effort to continue delivering care amid unprecedented instability in Haiti—and what it means to stand with the Haitian people during one of the most critical moments in the country's history.
2023
The Uses of Haiti
November 13, 2023 | The 2023 Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity explored Haiti's central role in the movement for global health equity and Dr. Farmer's enduring legacy there. Through two panels and a keynote, experts, thought leaders, and Paul's colleagues and friends reflected on his vision and its continued impact in Haiti and globally. Hosted by Partners In Health, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Harvard Global Health Institute.
Global Day of Action
October 26, 2023 | PIH co-founder Ophelia Dahl and Tracy Kidder—PIH trustee and bestselling author of Mountains Beyond Mountains—came together to reflect on the life of their friend and PIH co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer, and how his legacy can best be honored through action. This intimate virtual conversation celebrated Paul's enduring spirit and the collective commitment to carrying forward his vision of health as a human right for all.
PIH's Cyclone Freddy Response
June 12, 2023 | Dr. Joia Mukherjee, PIH chief medical officer; Dr. Luckson Dullie, executive director of Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (APZU, PIH in Malawi); and Dr. Chiyembekezo Kachimanga, APZU chief medical officer, joined Leslie Friday, PIH senior director of content, to discuss APZU's emergency response after Cyclone Freddy—the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded in the southern hemisphere—devastated Malawi, leaving death and displacement in its wake.
2022
Cancer Care in Rwanda
February 4, 2022 | On World Cancer Day, Dr. Joel Mubiligi, executive director of Inshuti Mu Buzima (PIH in Rwanda); Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere, Butaro district program director; and Dr. Lawrence Shulman, PIH trustee and director of UPenn's Center for Global Cancer Medicine, shared stories, updates, and a vision for the future—including the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence—and how PIH is redefining high-quality cancer care in Rwanda alongside local communities.
Supporting Migrant Farmworkers In Florida Amid COVID-19
May 24, 2022 | Dr. Joia Mukherjee, PIH chief medical officer; Katie Bollbach, PIH-US executive director; Jude Beauchamp and Maria Plata, PIH-US Immokalee project leads; and Gerardo Reyes Chavez of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers discussed PIH's work in Immokalee, Florida—a migrant farmworker community hard hit by COVID-19—and how PIH is addressing systemic inequities through a community health worker program and clinical and social support.
The Future of Global Health
July 20, 2022 | PIH Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joia Mukherjee literally wrote the book on building a global health movement—An Introduction to Global Health Delivery. In this Leadership Giving Society webinar, Joia joined Leslie Friday, PIH director of content, to celebrate the release of the second edition and discuss our collective work reducing global inequities and establishing access to high-quality health care for all.
Building Resilient Health Systems
August 16, 2022 | In the first webinar of the Paul's Legacy and PIH's Path Forward series, Dr. Sheila Davis, CEO; Dr. Patrick Ulysse, COO; Dr. Melino Ndayizigiye, PIH Lesotho executive director; and Dr. Paul Sonenthal, associate director of inpatient medicine and critical care, discussed the key components of a robust health system as Dr. Paul Farmer envisioned them—and what it means to carry that vision forward.
Training the Next Generation
September 13, 2022 | In the second webinar of the Paul's Legacy and PIH's Path Forward series, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, vice chancellor of PIH's University of Global Health Equity; Marc Julmisse, interim executive director of Zanmi Lasante; Daniel Orozco, chief knowledge officer; and UGHE student Mutesi Mukinisha discussed how PIH's universities and teaching programs in Rwanda, Haiti, and beyond are decolonizing global health and expanding access to first-rate training opportunities.
Centering the Rights of Women, Children, and Adolescents
October 14, 2022 | In the third webinar of the Paul's Legacy and PIH's Path Forward series, Dr. Joia Mukherjee, chief medical officer; Loune Viaud, chief gender and social equity officer; and Dr. Bailor Barrie, PIH Sierra Leone executive director, discussed using health as a vector for gender equity—and PIH's growing programs supporting the social and economic rights of women, children, and adolescents around the world.
Haiti: A Catalyst for PIH's Global Work
November 29, 2022 | In this Leadership Giving Society virtual event, Dr. Patrick Ulysse, PIH chief operating officer, and Marc Julmisse, interim executive director of Zanmi Lasante (PIH in Haiti), joined Leslie Friday, PIH director of content, to discuss PIH's Haitian roots, how Zanmi Lasante has benefitted millions across the countries where PIH works, and why continuing to provide care in Haiti matters now more than ever.