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.
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.