PIH pilot guides government’s new nationwide strategy Posted on April 10, 2023 When the national community health worker program launched in Liberia in 2016, the Ministry of Health prioritized patients living more than five kilometers from the nearest health facility–about 29% of the population. In an effort to reach more Read more…
PIH patient receives comprehensive tuberculosis care, treatment Posted on March 24, 2023 Viola Wleh thought she had a common cold, but her diagnosis was more serious: multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). The infectious disease can be deadly—especially the drug-resistant type—so patients should receive care immediately. Unfortunately, there was no treatment for MDR-TB Read more…
The laboratory provides essential health services for thousands of people in the region Posted on February 15, 2023 For years, the Pleebo Health Center laboratory consisted of a single room. In that room, limited medical testing occurred for more than 50,000 Liberians. Although the laboratory was functional, it faced many Read more…
Since 2018, staff have performed more than 2,000 emergency and elective surgeries Posted on December 21, 2022 When a 26-year-old man arrived at the hospital dripping in blood and holding nearly all of his intestines, Dr. Sterman Toussaint was optimistic. “I told him to calm down and that everything would Read more…
PIH reinforces electricity at J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital to enhance safety and quality of care Posted on Sept 12, 2022 Electricity is non-negotiable. Yet it is simply not a reality at health centers, clinics, and hospitals around the world for a variety of reasons, principally due to years of disinvestment Read more…
PIH patient overcomes tuberculosis during pregnancies Posted on March 25, 2022 Tuberculosis (TB) shouldn’t be ignored. This is especially true for pregnant women, as the disease can harm both mother and child. If an expectant mother is not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, the baby can potentially contract Read more…
Every Sunday, leaders visit at least 12 religious centers to discuss COVID-19 prevention efforts Posted on Dec 22, 2021 Religious leaders in Maryland County, Liberia have strengthened the campaign against the spread of COVID-19. During visits to churches and mosques, in a country where more than 98% are religious, leaders have educated Read more…
Nurse training program shares expertise in cancer care through cross-site collaboration Posted on Nov 27, 2021 In 2014, when the Ebola outbreak was declared in Liberia and other West African countries, people were warned that the disease was devouring everything in its path. For many, it seemed like madness to stand against such a lethal Read more…
PIH Liberia’s Daniel Maweu discusses the Nursing Center of Excellence Posted on Oct 28, 2021 Like many countries around the globe, Liberia has a shortage of nurses and midwives. In an effort to address this, Partners In Health (PIH) Liberia created the Nursing Center of Excellence in 2019 to recruit Read more…
Three-day training empowers nurses, prevents patient harm Posted on Oct 14, 2021 Mental disturbances from delirium are usually temporary, but they can be life-threatening—which is why it’s critical to recognize and diagnose the condition. At PIH-supported J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital, 16 nurses recently received delirium and agitation training and are Read more…