Edition 2 - August 30, 2024

Welcome to our August newsletter! We’re happy you’re here. This month, we’ve pulled a selection of the most important and inspiring stories from our teams around the world, including:  

• A former intern turned executive director 👀,  

• How a canoe is helping connect a community with health care 🩺, and

• 7 things you should know about Mpox 🦠.  

Without further ado, here’s what you need to know 👇

Featured stories 📚

7 Things to Know Right Now About Mpox 

On August 14, the World Health Organization declared Mpox a global health emergency. The drastic increase in cases is sounding alarms worldwide and spurring calls for global vaccination. Here are seven things to know about the disease 

Strengthening Public Health During Widespread Violence 🏥

After a harrowing attack by an armed gang on the PIH-supported Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais in Haiti, staff stayed, and they continued to provide the highest quality care they could. Now, nearly a year later, their commitment is stronger than ever. Read more from our team 

The Good News for Care in Sierra Leone  🤝

At the PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital (KGH) in Sierra Leone, more patients are seeking care for mental health conditions. The good news: KGH staff have a 70% success rate of treating mental health conditions. See how they’re defining success and changing lives. Read more from Sierra Leone 

PIHer of the Month: 

Meet Dr. Wesler Lambert 🧡

When Dr. Lambert began as an intern in one of Partners In Health’s first clinics in Haiti in 1997, he couldn’t have imagined the organization would grow to be the country’s largest health care provider outside of the government—and that it would eventually be delivering that care under his leadership.  Get to know Dr. Lambert

ICYMI On Social ✨

🛶 How do you transform health care access for one village in Liberia? A canoe! Click here to learn more  

📝 August is National Make-A-Will Month! Why’re we writing about wills? Well, a will can be essential for ensuring your loved ones are protected, the organizations you support are remembered, and your wishes are honored. Learn more by clicking here  

📲 Stay on trend and support the EndTB Act of 2023: Support the act today!  

What to expect next month 📆: 

We’re going to share our community work in Peru and how we’re empowering people with schizophrenia. We’ll also take a look at our program in Malawi that empowers teens beyond modern medical care and address patients’ needs. Stay tuned for more!