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As the U.S. cuts critical aid programs, millions face dire consequences. Canada’s leadership in global health and aid is vital to supporting vulnerable communities and upholding our shared values.
Three years ago, Winston Appleton, homeless and mentally ill, was rehabilitated by PIH’s outreach in Liberia, transforming lives with care and dignity.
The Sierra Leone Psychiatric Hospital, now renovated with PIH support, offers dignified, effective mental health care, transforming patient lives and conditions.
Oldine Deshommes, a social worker in Haiti, supports cancer patients at University Hospital in Mirebalais, overcoming barriers with care and compassion.
Koidu Government Hospital’s new emergency ward, the only one outside Sierra Leone’s capital, has treated over 430 patients since May, saving lives through timely care.
Dr. Dan Palazuelos and Dr. Joia Mukherjee of PIH highlight the need for universal health coverage to reach the most vulnerable, like Aminata, and support the Missing Billion report’s focus on people with disabilities.
Health System Reconstitution Syndrome, similar to immune reconstitution syndrome in HIV, shows early setbacks in health programs may indicate a transition to improvement, not failure.
Canada’s universal health coverage values should guide international policy. UHC aims for equity and high-quality care globally, benefiting women and vulnerable populations.
Delphine Mizero, inspired by her own life-saving surgery, joins UGHE’s inaugural medical class, aiming to improve care in underserved communities and advance health equity.