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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.
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.
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.
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.