News & Stories
Join us in reflecting on the powerful impact of Partners In Health’s work in Malawi and beyond. Our National Director, Mark Brender, shares insights from his recent trip, highlighting the resilience and dedication of community health workers like Peter Mandara, whose work and livelihood have flourished through PIH’s support. As we approach Giving Tuesday, Mark calls on our community to stand with us in advancing health equity for all. Discover how your support can make a difference in ensuring health care as a human right. Read more and double your impact through our gift-matching campaign.
Every year, Partners In Health publishes “The Year in Quotes”. This year, PIH Canada is embracing this much-loved tradition by pulling out a few our favourites (and adding some of our own).
Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, beginning 16 Days of Activism worldwide. In Canada, ministers highlight the issue’s global impact.
A new x-ray machine at PIH-supported J.J. Dossen Hospital in Maryland County, Liberia, enabled proper treatment for a 6-year-old’s fractured arm, reflecting major hospital upgrades.
In Reforma, Chiapas, Eudeli Velasquez, a community health worker, visits residents with chronic diseases, ensuring they take medication and providing support.
Hurricane Matthew will likely worsen Haiti’s severe cholera epidemic, which has seen 26,000 cases this year. Poor sanitation exacerbates the crisis.
(Update Oct. 8)—Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti’s southwest, killing 800+. About 350,000 need help. PIH health centers remain operational, preparing for a cholera spike.
In Chiapas, acompañantes visit chronically ill neighbors, providing medical and emotional support. The Connecting Care project documents their essential work.
PIH Canada’s Spotlight On Global Health: Aug 28, 2016, in Toronto. Features workshops, networking, and expert panels.