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These stories challenge your assumptions, spark action, and deepen your understanding of global health, justice, and how we can stand in solidarity with those denied care.
Haiti’s six-month emergency medicine training, developed post-earthquake, created a model for critical care in low-resource settings, expanding emergency services.
Dr. Gerald Ekwen is the only general surgeon in southeastern Liberia, performing 15 surgeries weekly and improving obstetric care, vital for the region’s health.
In Sierra Leone, PIH supports children overcoming challenges like HIV, TB, and diabetes, enabling their school success and futures.
Mariama Alieu, pregnant and in pain, was diagnosed with hepatitis B at Koidu Government Hospital. She’s among the first patients at PIH’s new hepatitis B clinic, which offers free screening, treatment, and aims to inform national guidelines.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has infected 2,500+ and killed nearly 1,700. PIH’s top clinicians are aiding the response, applying lessons from past outbreaks.
Dalitso Mkango, a Malawian market vendor, thrived with support from PIH’s POSER program, using goats for fertilizer and business, improving her life and health.
Regina Korgbendeh, a traditional birth attendant at Wellbody Clinic, blends local customs with medical care, helping women in Sierra Leone receive safer, respectful childbirth.
Françoise Umutesi, a breast cancer survivor and early patient at Butaro’s Cancer Center, now enjoys life with her grandson, thanks to PIH’s support.