The Maternal Center of Excellence (MCOE) is taking shape at the PIH Sierra Leone-supported Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone thanks to our partnership with the local government and nonprofit Build Health International. This state-of-the-art teaching hospital prioritizes the health of women and children. Despite facing adversity, women from diverse backgrounds unite in shaping this transformative center. Meet some of the inspiring individuals behind the MCOE's construction!
Partners In Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Boston, MA 107,204 followers
Injustice has a cure.
About us
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems. As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
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https://www.pih.org
External link for Partners In Health
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
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800 Boylston Street
Suite 300
Boston, MA 02199, US
Employees at Partners In Health
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Wilbert is one of the participants in Compañeros en Salud | Partners in Health Mexico, mental health project called "Me cuido y nos cuidamos” (Spanish for “I take care of myself and we take care of each other"). The project works with men who are staying at one of the treatment facilities for substance use recovery in Jaltenango and with high school students. It has two goals: to create a safe space for men to reflect on their substance use and to unpack their understanding of masculinity. These efforts are not just about recovery; they're about reshaping masculinity norms and fostering healing in communities where it's needed most 🧡 Read more: https://bit.ly/3PrCxXq
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Over 30 years of impact, and now, we want you to join. Join the global health care movement with thousands of doctors, activists, and trailblazers fighting for a better future of care today: https://bit.ly/3WBtkyX
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Join the movement for change with PIH Engage! 🌍️ Whether you're new to activism or a seasoned advocate, we've got something for you. From advocacy to fundraising and community building, we offer opportunities for growth and impact. Join our community of activists committed to ensuring the right to health care for all. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/373SsFq
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Join the movement! 📣 Take a stand by emailing your Senators today, urging them to support a monumental increase in federal funding to combat tuberculosis globally. Your advocacy matters - it's what drives positive change. Together, we can make history and pave the way for a TB-free future. Act now: https://bit.ly/4begah7
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Follow Thomas Patterson, Lead, PIH Archive, on a journey through rural Lesotho and witness the transformative power of health care that reaches some of the most remote corners of the world 🏥 🛶 Join the journey to Lesothos PIH supported hospital: https://bit.ly/3YpcOSo
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The "Why I Do This Series" is a compilation of interviews PIH conducted to highlight our colleagues in the field and those working around our sites around the world. Today, we are featuring Leroy Kpokpah, a Laboratory Technician of Partners In Health Liberia. In this short excerpt, Leroy discusses the importance of establishing laboratories in impoverished communities. Want to hear more stories like Leroy’s? Check out our "Why I Do This Series": https://bit.ly/3QjNXxF
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We can make a difference. See how you can join thousands of PIHers and help us cure injustice in health care around the world by signing up today: https://bit.ly/3WBtkyX
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Cholera and other treatable diseases persist in low- and middle-income countries, claiming countless lives despite available cures. The enduring injustices of poverty and colonialism have led to weak health systems. Our work is driven by the idea that health care is a human right, and it should be free and accessible for all people. Learn more about these five treatable diseases that continue to kill millions: https://bit.ly/3s0n6xc
These 5 Diseases Are Treatable. They Kill Millions.
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Exciting News Alert 👏👇 Introducing Our Inaugural Cohort of Leaders of the Communities First Global Collaborative! We are thrilled to announce the debut of our exceptional group of leaders, handpicked for their passion, expertise, and dedication to driving change designed and led by community-based leaders with lived and proximate expertise. The Communities First Global Collaborative, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, brings new voices and solutions to the table that are community-inspired and community-driven to help create a holistic health system that works for all. This Collaborative is a partnership between the Aspen Global Innovators Group, Partners In Health and University of Global Health Equity The inaugural cohort of African and US leaders were welcomed by the University of Global Health Equity in a two-week convening in which they learned and were mentored by global leaders as they designed strategic solutions to building resilient community health systems for their communities. The 16 leaders came from Malawi; Lesotho; Rwanda; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New Bedford and Fall River, Massachusetts; and Henderson, North Carolina, who are working at the frontlines of health systems strengthening, pandemic response, and humanitarian action. Over the next 12 months, they will embark on a journey with us to inspire, innovate, and lead by example, shaping the future of their health systems and making a meaningful impact in their communities. Join us in congratulating and welcoming our inaugural cohort of leaders of the Communities First Global Collaborative! Learn more about the leaders: https://bit.ly/3xQ5UNP #CommunitiesFirstGlobalCollaborative