News & Stories
Every year, nearly 1,500 people in Peru are diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Kioshi Vásquez faced the disease alone until support from Partners In Health changed his story.
Improved nurse training and access to family planning at Haiti’s University Hospital has increased long-term contraception use among new mothers from 5% to 20%.
Karim Llaro, a nurse with Socios En Salud for 20 years, reflects on her journey from home visits to leading Peru’s TB program, valuing comprehensive patient care.
In January 2018, 42-year-old Bobby Togar, near death from MDR-TB, was saved by PIH and the Ministry of Health. He’s now a leader, designer, and TB advocate.
At 14, Margarita Jimenez started midwifery; Martha López, a single mother, received care at Casa Materna in Chiapas, blending traditional and modern care.
A new Lancet Global Health article argues that universal health coverage is achievable if local officials use tools to match disease burden with resources, rather than starting with limited budgets. PIH’s UHC Monitoring and Planning Tool helps districts forecast and meet health needs effectively.
Since opening in 2013, University Hospital in Mirebalais has transformed health care in Haiti, providing specialized care, medical education, and crucial services to over 1 million people.
PIH launches TB Móvil in Lima with advanced vans for rapid TB and MDR-TB testing. The goal is to screen 100,000 people and connect them to treatment.
Heavy rains in southern Malawi have left 487,000 people homeless, killed 30, and injured hundreds. PIH is assessing damage and providing care in affected areas.