News & Stories
In true back-to-school fashion, the PIHC team recommended five articles, books, and novels on the intersections of global health, social justice, and the social determinants of health.
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Marcellus, severely malnourished at 12 months, was saved by a mobile clinic in Haiti. After 8 weeks of treatment, his health improved dramatically.
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Gladys, head midwife at Wellbody Clinic, empowers women in Sierra Leone through compassionate care, education, and advocacy against FGM and teenage pregnancy.
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At a Vancouver screening of Bending the Arc, disparities in global health spending highlight the need for action on solidarity, as seen in PIH’s work.
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Haiti’s Dr. Plantin pioneers emergency medicine, focusing on educating new doctors despite challenges. Dr. Colinet seeks Canadian support for training.
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18-year-old Fanta Karoma, facing a risky pregnancy, found hope at Wellbody Clinic’s birth waiting home in Sierra Leone. She received safe care and delivered a healthy baby.
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Stories of Resilience in honour of World AIDS Day
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Idah Mtunduwatha has worked as a community health worker (CHW) with PIH in Neno District, Malawi, since 2017. A mother of one, Idah’s responsibilities include providing health education and screening services to her assigned households, visiting patients with non-communicable diseases and HIV to ensure they are taking their medicines, and following up with patients who have lapsed from care. But, to one of her client’s children, Idah is far more than just a CHW.
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In rural Rwanda, PIH’s support helped Agnes Ubaruta and her malnourished daughter Aline thrive with food aid, agriculture training, and health support.