Longtime PIHer Retires In Lesotho Paul Soko reflects on his career at Partners In Health Lesotho Posted September 3, 2024 Paul Soko, PIH Lesotho’s infrastructure and maintenance coordinator, on the grounds of Botšabelo Hospital in April 2024. Soko stands on the pavers he designed and laid; and behind him is Read more…
Pursuing Dreams: Tuberculosis Patient Remains Hopeful, Chases Career Goals Sarafina Makashane’s determination shines as she receives treatment for MDR-TB Posted August 29, 2024 Sarafına Makashane, a patient with MDR-TB, during her 3-month stay at Botšabelo Hospital in Maseru, Lesotho. Photo by Joshua Benson for PIH. Sarafina Makashane, 30, has always Read more…
Vocational Program Empowers Teens Living with HIV In Malawi, teen-friendly services address wealth inequality, creating pathways to better health outcomes. Posted August 28, 2024 Patrick Francis, a 19-year-old ASPIRE Project participant trained in tailoring, uses his sewing skills to make a living and serve his community. Photo by Madock Masina Read more…
People with Schizophrenia Empowered Through Community Care Model in Peru Community health workers ensure 99% of participants living with schizophrenia adhere to their treatment Posted August 23, 2024 Alberto Gamarra (right) lives with schizophrenia and has been a participant of Socios En Salud’s Many Voices project. Photo by Diego Diaz Read more…
7 Things To Know About Mpox Viral disease declared a global health emergency Posted August 15, 2024 The increasing spread of an infectious disease is making headlines again. Mpox (previously called monkeypox), a viral disease known for rashes and lesions on the skin, has led to more than 15,600 cases Read more…
Emergency Medicine Residency Earns International Accreditation in Haiti Residency is the third to receive ACGME-I accreditation at Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais Posted July 8, 2024 The emergency medicine residency program at Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais is recognized for meeting established standards for educational quality. Photo by Mélissa Jeanty / PIH. Read more…
Staff Wellness Program Helps Care for the Caregivers Eddy Eustache was the first psychologist hired in Haiti. Now, he co-leads PIH’s global staff wellness program. Posted July 15, 2024 Père Eddy provides mental health training for PIH colleagues in Liberia as part of the organization’s global mental health team. Photo Read more…
Q&A: How Solar Power Is Improving Patient Care in Lesotho PIH Lesotho’s director of operations shares insights on country-wide solar project Posted July 14, 2024 A solar array at Partners In Health-supported Bobete Health Center in Thaba-Tseka District, Lesotho. Photo by Caitlin Kleiboer / PIH. Electricity, like medications and IV Read more…
A Commitment to Public Health Strengthened Under the Weight of Adversity Haiti’s Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais continues to prioritize patient and staff wellness after armed attack. Posted July 8, 2024 Haiti’s Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) provides primary care services to about 185,000 people in Mirebalais and two nearby communities. Read more…
From Medical Intern to Executive Director in Haiti: Meet Dr. Wesler Lambert After joining Zamni Lasante following medical school 27 years ago, Lambert is using his deep experience as the new executive director in Haiti Posted June 21, 2024 Dr. Wesler Lambert, executive director of Zanmi Lasante, as PIH is Read more…