News & Stories
U.S. funding cuts threaten Haiti’s health system, risking lifesaving HIV treatment for thousands. Zanmi Lasante urges action to protect decades of progress.
Every year, Partners In Health publishes “The Year in Quotes”. This year, PIH Canada is embracing this much-loved tradition by pulling out a few our favourites (and adding some of our own).
Today marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, beginning 16 Days of Activism worldwide. In Canada, ministers highlight the issue’s global impact.
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.
In Reforma, Chiapas, Eudeli Velasquez, a community health worker, visits residents with chronic diseases, ensuring they take medication and providing support.
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.