PIH TB Leader Urges Faster Rollout of New Treatments
Broader use of new MDR-TB drugs in treatment settings would bring immediate benefits to patients, Dr. KJ Seung of PIH and Dr. Cathy Hewison of MSF write in The Lancet Global Health this week.
Tuberculosis
EndTB's Strong Study Results Add to Push for Use of New Drugs
PIH researchers, clinicians helped lead study that again showed new-generation TB drugs to be more effective, including for patients with additional diseases.
As COVID-19 Cases Mount in Peru, Medical and Social Support Are Key
PIH’s systems strengthening over the years has paved the way for a quick and comprehensive response to COVID-19 in Peru, even as the country scrambles for resources to stave off a stubborn pandemic and an alarming surge of cases.
PIH Breaks Ground on New ER Facility at Liberia Health Center
The expansion will greatly improve Pleebo's capacity to meet emergency needs and provide care in areas ranging from hypertension and diabetes to maternal and child health.
Climate Change Advocacy is Global Health Advocacy
Earth Day and COVID-19 are powerful reminders that social justice issues are interdependent and require global collaboration.
What TB Can Teach Us About COVID-19
Lessons can be drawn from the treatment of TB, the world's deadliest infectious disease, to confronting COVID-19.
Family Struck by TB for Decades Finds New Hope, Cures in Lesotho
Dedicated care and new treatments have helped the Moleko family move from despair to hope in their multi-generational battles with TB.
Video: Dr. KJ Seung Explains Rapid Testing for Coronavirus
Rapid tests are a key part of PIH's "unprecedented response" to COVID-19, amid challenges of testing in countries with minimal lab resources.
Our 2019 in Photos
19 snapshots of how PIH brings justice to health care around the world
On Rounds with Dr. Paul Farmer
Join the infectious disease expert and PIH co-founder in Sierra Leone as he mentors clinicians through their most difficult cases.