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Partners In Health @pih.org · 15h

After years of loss and hardship, Cecelia Green found new strength through mental health care supported by PIH Liberia. With therapy, she rebuilt her life and her home.

Cecelia’s story shows the power of social support in improving mental health.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3XgBtt2

The Power of Social Support in Improving Mental Health

PIH Liberia's economic empowerment program helps patients start small businesses

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 1d

As kush spreads in Sierra Leone, PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital is stepping up with lifesaving addiction and mental health care. Free medicine, counseling, and community support are helping patients like Abdulai recover

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2n5x9s8f

In Sierra Leone, PIH Provides Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment During National Emergency

At PIH-supported Koidu Government Hospital, 80% of patients who receive treatment for substance abuse are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 2d

Happy Good News Friday and World Mental Health Day! 💚

This year alone, thousands of people have received treatment, therapy, and hope through PIH-supported programs. Because mental health is health, and together we are proving that change is possible.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 3d

Today is #DAFDay! 🌍

Your donor-advised fund (DAF) can do more than give, it can create a legacy. By setting up a DAF successor designation, you empower the future of PIH care and inspire the next generation of philanthropy among family and friends.

Make your impact last: https://bit.ly/3KEgqOH

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 4d

Greetings from Liberia! 🇱🇷

When PIH arrived in 2016, JJD Hospital had just one doctor and limited resources. Today, it’s a regional referral hospital with full specialist coverage, a 3-star lab, and Liberia’s first decentralized drug-resistant TB ward.

Learn more: pihliberia.org

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 5d

Event details:
📅: Thursday, October 16
🕛: 12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT
RSVP today: bit.ly/4pV7FzX

Register Now

Join PIH experts for a virtual discussion on global health funding cuts, what’s at stake, and how you can take action to defend the right to health.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 5d

Dr. Joia Mukherjee, PIH senior clinical and academic advisor, and Vincent Lin, PIH associate director of health policy & advocacy, will discuss ongoing public health funding cuts, consequences of unspent appropriations, and how you can meaningfully respond.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 5d

As global health funding faces renewed threats in Washington D.C., join PIH for an urgent virtual discussion.

Follow the 🧵 to learn more 👇

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 6d

Mind the gap. 🧠 Around the world, nearly one billion people live with a mental health condition, yet most never receive the care they need. At PIH, we’re working to close that gap by integrating mental health care into primary care and fighting stigma.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/339kJr2

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 6d

Sometimes, it’s the ‘stuff’ that saves lives 🧡

In Liberia, access to anti-shock garments, essential medicines, and free ambulance support has transformed maternal care, turning near-tragedies into survival for mothers.

Learn more: https://pihliberia.org/news/primary-health-care-rural-liberia

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 7d

Every day, patients walk miles to reach care. Nurses deliver lifesaving treatment in remote communities. Health workers speak up for change.

These are the stories the world needs to hear. Join a global community of people who believe in health equity: https://bit.ly/3WBtkyX

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 9d

Happy Good News Friday!

A breakthrough HIV prevention shot, lenacapavir, will cost just $40 a year in 120 countries starting in 2027. Nearly 100% effective with only 2 doses. Now we fight to make sure everyone can access it.

Read more: https://unitaid.org/news-blog/lenacapavir-for-hiv-prevention/

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 10d

Injustice has a cure—and it starts with health care. 🌍

At PIH, we believe quality care is a universal right. By standing with those most in need, partnering with governments, and building strong health systems, we fight for equity and hope every day.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 11d

Every mother deserves care for both her body and her mind. In many low-resource settings, maternal depression and anxiety go untreated.

We are changing this by integrating mental health into maternal care and addressing the challenges that put mothers at risk.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3GZv1lT

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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 11d

For up to 60% of people cured of TB, treatment isn't the end of the journey. That's why we're thrilled to have @PIH.org's Dr. Carole Mitnick join us for a TB Ed Talk about post-TB lung disease and the pilot intervention she's part of! Learn more and submit questions here: tbfighters.org/tb-ed...

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 13d

At Koidu Government Hospital in Sierra Leone, nurse mentor Mary Kamara is helping transform care.

As part of PIH Sierra Leone, she trains and supports nurses while practicing social medicine. An approach that goes beyond treating symptoms.

Watch the video to learn more

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 16d

3/ Contact your Members of Congress and urge them to press the OMB and State Department to immediately distribute the full, congressionally approved funding for both PEPFAR and the Global Fund.

Take action today: www.pih.org/article/PEPF...

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 16d

2/ The PIH community has long helped secure congressional support for this funding.

Now, we must ensure it is released.

Read more: www.pih.org/article/PEPF...

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 16d

Right now, the U.S. is withholding over $4 billion in promised funding for PEPFAR and the Global Fund—initiatives PIH Co-founder Dr. Paul Farmer helped shape.

These delays put millions of lives at risk and threaten decades of global health progress.

Follow the thread to learn more 👇

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Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 17d

This week, the world learned that a new HIV prevention drug will be available for $40/year in 120 countries by 2027.

Yet millions of people in countries with growing HIV crises still are left out.

Today, health groups came together to support access for everyone, everywhere.

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 17d

Greetings from Malawi! 🇲🇼

From building a new hospital to expanding HIV care, supporting safe motherhood, and training community health workers, PIH Malawi has transformed health in Neno.

Learn more: https://pihmw.org

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AVAC @avac.org · 18d

📆 For those in NYC this week – and especially with today’s announcement on generic #lenacapavir for #HIV #PrEP, this event tomorrow might be of interest.

RSVP: avac.org/event/15984/

@pih.org @publiccitizen.bsky.social @treatmentactiongroup.org @unaids.org

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 18d

Nearly 300 PIH Engagers gathered in DC this summer to train, organize, and bring the fight for health as a human right to Capitol Hill.

In one weekend, they held 170+ meetings with Congress.

Together, we’re proving people power can drive change.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Il6ubQ

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Partners In Health @pih.org · 19d

In Maryland County, Liberia, electricity used to be one of the biggest barriers to health care.

Through years of partnership with the County Health Team, PIH has transformed hospitals and clinics with stable power, clean water, and safe facilities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gBqFz5

Reinforcing Electricity to Improve Health Outcomes in Liberia

To provide effective patient care, safe and well-equipped spaces with access to electricity and clean water are not only essential, but they are also considered as the "nonnegotiable necessities."

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TBFighters @tbfighters.org · 20d

We're just one week away from our very first TB Ed Talk! Submit your questions for Chloe here: tbfighters.org/tb-ed...

#TBSky #MedSky #HealthJustice

An announcement for TB Ed Talks with an image of the first speaker. "TB Ed Talks. Ending TB with Economic Justice with Chloe Dahleen. Economic Justice Advocacy Specialist at Partners in Health. Live presentation on YouTube followed by a Q&A. Tuesday, September 30th 8pm ET/5pm PT. Pre-submit questions at the link in the description."

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