News & Stories
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.
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.
The Canadian government is undertaking a review of its international assistance programs and has invited feedback from individuals and Canadian development organizations. Read PIH Canada’s submission to the review is below.
Since 2012, Butaro Hospital in Rwanda has treated thousands of cancer patients but lacks a radiation therapy machine. Patients were referred to Uganda, but since its machine broke, they now go to Nairobi, Kenya.
A pregnant woman in rural Liberia might find a clinic with no plumbing or electricity, and a lack of basic supplies, with emergency help hours away. PIH aims to transform this by improving facilities and training staff, with a goal of zero maternal deaths.
Dr. Valdespino discovered a man, Rosemberg Lopez, locked in a shack for years in Reforma, Chiapas. PIH diagnosed and treated him, transforming his life and community.