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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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.
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In Reforma, Chiapas, Eudeli Velasquez, a community health worker, visits residents with chronic diseases, ensuring they take medication and providing support.
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Hurricane Matthew will likely worsen Haiti’s severe cholera epidemic, which has seen 26,000 cases this year. Poor sanitation exacerbates the crisis.
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(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.
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In Chiapas, acompañantes visit chronically ill neighbors, providing medical and emotional support. The Connecting Care project documents their essential work.
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PIH Canada’s Spotlight On Global Health: Aug 28, 2016, in Toronto. Features workshops, networking, and expert panels.
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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.
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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.