Partners In Health
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A social justice & global health organization striving to make health care a human right for all people, starting with those who need it most #InjusticeHasACure
Joined March 2009
Partners In Health announced that its founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, unexpectedly passed away today in his sleep while in Rwanda. Dr. Farmer was 62 years old. He is survived by his wife, Didi Bertrand Farmer, and their three children. 1/đ§”
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Partners In Health CEO Dr. Sheila Davis released the following statement:. âPaul Farmerâs loss is devastating, but his vision for the world will live on through Partners in Health. 2/.
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Paul taught all those around him the power of accompaniment, love for one another, and solidarity. Our deepest sympathies are with his wife Didi and three children.â. 3/3.
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Join the discussion with:.@ericnamofficial - Singer-Songwriter & Entrepreneur.@triketora - Founder & CEO @blockpartyapp_ .Ksakrad Kelly, PsyD - PIH Cross-Site Mental Health Psychotherapy Technical Advisor.Mary Yang, MD - PIH Liberia Psychiatrist Consultant.
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Today is #MentalHealthAction Day! Drs. Ksakrad Kelly and Mary Yang of PIH's #MentalHealth team, along with @triketora and @ericnamofficial, will be discussing the impacts of racial trauma on mental health. Register at to join this important conversation.
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In the 30 years we've been working alongside the Haitian people, we've seen firsthand the extraordinary resilience that our patients and staff have shown in the face of unimaginable hardship. We're proud to support them.
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This ruling will have a chilling effect and may very well affect care-seeking for obstetric emergencies and, in turn, maternal mortality. The United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the industrialized world, especially among women of color. 1/2.
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(đ§”) IT'S TIME FOR $5. #Tuberculosis is curable, but right now it's still the deadliest infectious disease in the world. One reason? The artificially high price of testing cartridges. Watch now: #PatientsNotProfits #TimeFor5.
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Partners In Health is proud to announce the establishment of the Paul E. Farmer Scholarship Fund! With generous & catalytic commitments from the @GatesFoundation, CRI Foundation, and other donors, this scholarship will dedicate $200M to students attending @UGHE_org in Rwanda.
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If you'd like to help build a stronger health system in Haiti, in collaboration and solidarity with the Haitian people, here's a way to give:
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Barely containing your rage like @sportswithjohn over @JNJNews intention to put profits over the lives of people facing drug resistant tuberculosis (TB)? . You're not alone. đš Join us in calling for justice for people with TB worldwide âŹïž.
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Huge news today from @johngreen: with @pihsierraleone, we're expanding the MCOE & investing in Kayima Community Health Center, the clinic serving Kono's largest chiefdom! Special thanks to John, @hankgreen and everyone for making this possible!. Learn more:
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This year make #MothersDay even more meaningful by helping us save moms around the world: http://t.co/vx9O7WcTqm
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PIH welcomes the news that @DanaherCorp will lower the price of its high-quality tuberculosis test cartridge by 20 percent. But there's still work to be done and we urge the Washington, DC-based conglomerate to do more. Read our full press release:
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Thank you for joining us to honor the life of Dr. Paul Farmer.đïž. Together, we remembered our friend Paul & the far-reaching impact he has had on us all. He was a physician, teacher, & activist who, in his various roles, was steadfast in his commitment to justice & dignity. 1/đ§”
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Today marks two years since Dr. Paul Farmer's passing. We remember our beloved co-founderâs life and legacyâa force that planted the seeds of our community decades ago and continues to grow and guide us today. Follow the đ§”to read more đ
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We've been in touch with our colleagues in #Nepal since this morning's powerful #earthquake. (1/3).
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. please keep them and all who are affected in your thoughts and prayers. (2/3).
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We're monitoring emergency response efforts to determine how best to support those on the front lines. (3/3) #NepalEarthquake.
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Today we stand in solidarity with our colleagues in Rwanda as we remember the genocide, and vow to continue working toward a better future.
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The U.S.'s top #COVID19 doctor is right: scarcity won't suffice. We CAN produce enough vaccines and COVID treatments for everyone globally, and the U.S. has the power to make it happen. #PeoplesVaccine
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Claudine is an amputee, cancer survivor, & college grad. Her goal? To open a prosthetic clinic back home in Rwanda:
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@johngreen Wow! Big thanks to you, @hankgreen and #Nerdfighters. We're so grateful for your support. #P4A2014.
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Native Americans face some of the U.S.'s worst health outcomes. But the community health representatives providing care are fighting to get the funding they need. Tell Congress to do better for Native American families:
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Eliminating access to abortion is egregious and dehumanizing to the over 160 million women and pregnancy-capable people who live in this country. 2/2. #RoeVsWade.
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Thank you @re__inc community and founders @mPinoe @ChristenPress @meghankling @TobinHeath for your support!.
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Please join us online to honor the life of Dr. Paul Farmer: a physician, teacher, and activist whose commitment to justice & dignity shaped our lives and saved millions more. The memorial service will be Saturday, March 12, at 10am-12pm ET. Learn more:
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In Malawi, we're training nurses and midwives to ensure that pregnant women can deliver safely:
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Dr. Paul Farmer wears a mask to help #StopCOVID!. Until we have vaccines & medicines, mask wearing is one of the best tools we have to stop the spread of COVID-19. #WearAMask and upload a photo to social media, then ask your friends to do the same đ· đ€ł #WorldMaskWeek
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Partners In Health is hosting a memorial service in honor of Dr. Paul Farmer, our co-founder and chief strategist, on Saturday, March 12 at 10 a.m. ET. Please join us in celebrating Paulâs life and enduring legacy.
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And for more information on the work we've done together in Haiti, from malnutrition to cancer care, click here:
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The Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence in Rwanda sees nearly 2,000 patients a year, providing cancer care where it once didn't exist. This month, the hospital opened its new Cancer Support Center, where people in extended stays for treatment will receive counseling and support.
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(đ§”) Why GeneXpert matters to Partners In Health and Global health. Follow the thread to get informed đ
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Today would have been Dr. Paul Farmer's 64th birthday. Paul dedicated his life to ensuring the right to health for all. Through his words and actions, he left behind countless lessons that continue to guide us đ§Ą. Follow the threadđ§”to continue reading đ
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As a long time signatory of the Time for $5 campaign, today we join @MSF_access and @johngreen to call on @CepheidNews and @DanaherCorp to prioritize peopleâs lives over maximizing profits by dropping the price of all GeneXpert tests to $5. More info: 2/.
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The Trump administration is moving to rescind $252,000,000 from the budget for International Disaster Assistance. We can't let that happen. Sign on:
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This child's mother, who was treated for celebral malaria while pregnant, was one of Dr. Paul Farmer's first patients in Haiti in the 1980s. Today, he's grown up to be a doctor with PIH in Haiti. He got married a few weeks ago, and Dr. Farmer gave a toast at the wedding.
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Evidence from around the world shows that criminalizing abortion never reduces abortions; it just weaponizes the health system against women and pregnancy-capable people. It impacts the most marginalized communities and results in unsafe abortions.
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âSomebody needs to say to people who are worried and not feeling well, âWe got you,ââ says PIH Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer in @nytimes. ââIf this is Covid-19, we got you. And weâll look out for your contacts, your spouse and your children.â" #COVID19MA.
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This is amazing news đ. Today @JNJNews choose people over profitđ§Ą. This means that we, like so many around the world, will be able to widen and strengthen our efforts, getting ever closer to bringing patients the care they deserve and ending this terrible disease.
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âWe cannot afford delay between the development of new technologies and their widespread and equitable distribution. the #TRIPSWaiver is criticalâ - Dr. Paul Farmer, drawing on lessons from the AIDS crisis, calls on the U.S. to end vaccine apartheid. #COVID19 #PeoplesVaccine đ§”
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We're thrilled to announce that Ophelia Dahl, Co-founder of PIH, has been named one of the world's 100 most influential people in 2024 as part of the annual #TIME100 . Read the piece in @TIME written by bestselling author and PIH board member, @johngreen:
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In Sierra Leone, we're supporting an adult literacy program for Ebola survivors, because our work didn't stop after the outbreak ended. This back-to-school season, we're proud to support education initiatives for the people we serve around the world.
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These healthy triplets were born March 17 at J.J. Dossen Hospital in Liberia. In one of the world's most dangerous places to give birth, the two boys, one girl, and mother all left the hospital healthy, and with clothes, diapers, food, and other social support.
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âThe interesting alchemy that Paul gave us is that activism is rooted in love for one another⊠If you lead with love⊠the anger turns into one that is more righteous⊠and is rooted in deep compassion.â .â @JoiaMukherjee speaking to @JohnGreen for Project for Awesome #P4A2022.
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PIH is thrilled to announce that @TaikaWaititi will lead a line-up of stars including @VancityReynolds @mindykaling @chrishemsworth in a retelling of the @roald_dahl classic James and the Giant Peach, benefitting PIHâs global work and response to #COVID19:
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Nobody will remember.- Your salary.- How âbusy you wereâ.- How many hours you worked. People will remember.- Learning TB is the deadliest infectious disease.- How PIH's @endTB found shorter, safer treatment regimens.- That you supported The End TB Now Act:
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âWhen your nation sets a goal to vaccinate 70% of the world from COVID-19, but still wonât make companies share the recipeâ đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©đ©.
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REMINDER: We invite you to join the global health community for a virtual remembrance of PIH's co-founder, Dr. Paul Farmer, as we mark one year since his passing. Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023.Time: 11:00 a.m. EST.Sign up for an email reminder:
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From Haiti to Malawi to the Navajo Nation, everyone deserves access to high-quality health care. If you believe health care is a human right, sign on: #HealthForAll
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PIH CEO Dr. @Sheila_DavisDNP on Friday's #TB news: .â@JNJNewsâs announcement is a heartening example of solidarity, and one that will make a real difference in the lives of the half-million people who newly fall sick with MDR-TB each year.â. Read more:
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(đ§”) These 5 diseases are treatable but continue to devastate much of the world. Follow the thread to learn about each disease âŹïž
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Ok time for a thread. Hereâs the inside story about the most important drug youâve never heard of, why itâs currently between 4.8 and 7 times too expensive, & why that could change this year. But first, a little background (we promise itâs worth it) đ§”. @sportswithjohn @endTB.
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As we say goodbye to Paul, we remember that his vision has not been lost; it continues on through each of us. Let us continue to make the vision he shared a global realityâa vision and brighter future where health care is a human right. 4/4
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Today, Dr. Paul Farmer was scheduled to accept an award and speak publicly at the @ConcordiaSummit. After learning over the past few hours that Philip Morris International (PMI) has joined as a major event sponsor, Dr. Farmer has decided to withdraw his participation.
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#COVID19 will disproportionately affect the most vulnerable. Immediate action is needed to contain the pandemic & ensure that care is available for everyone. The fight to #StopCOVID will be long, but we have a plan to win. Share this post & join the fight:
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The tools that moms around the world need to give their babies a healthy start are simple -- prenatal check-ups, an attended birth, basic supplies. This Mother's Day, send lifesaving support to a mom in need, in your mom's honor. Donate now:
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Cell phones help community health workers do their jobs. Little things make big differences:
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We invite you to save the date to join the global Partners In Health team and Paulâs closest friends, family, and partners one year after his passing for a special virtual event. More details to come soon. Remembering Our Beloved Paul.đ
: February 21, 2023.đ : 11:00 a.m. EST
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"Itâs not too late: we can still mobilize and start hunting down the virus. Whatâs needed is a decisive investment in a public-health initiative big enough to meet the challenge." â PIH Co-Founder Jim Yong Kim on fighting #COVID19 in the @NewYorker.
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TB killed an estimated 1.3 million people last year. But there is good news: @endTB, a clinical trial by PIH, @MSF, & @IRDGlobal found new regimens to treat MDR-TB that are shorter, cheaper, & less toxic than the current regimen. Learn more from @johngreen:
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Mark your calendars đ: Thursday October, 5th at 3pm ET, Partners In Health clinicians and researchers are hosting a @redditama AMA on #tuberculosis. Joining us is TB advocate & bestselling author @johngreen!. Follow us on @Reddit to ask your questions đ
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(đ§”) Partners In Health is excited to announce the establishment of the Paul Farmer Collaborative of the @ughe_org and @harvardmed. Learn more:
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Honoring Dr. Paul Farmer's legacy, we're inspired by his wisdom: âWith rare exceptions, all of your most important achievements on this planet will come from working with othersâor, in a word, partnership." đ Explore more quotes here:
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Partners In Health stands firmly behind womenâs autonomy as a core principle of health equity. As clinicians and public health professionals, we are enraged at the U.S. Supreme Courtâs decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. 1/3.
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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has been spreading inside Sierra Leone for years. Last fall, we discharged the first patients from the first MDR-TB treatment program in the country:
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From an 18-year-old volunteering in Mirebalais, Haiti, to being featured in TIME100, Ophelia Dahl, Co-Founder of PIH, has left her mark in #globalhealth â€ïž . Join us in congratulating her and make sure to check out the link to learn more:
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We can cure hepatitis C. The key? Fixing broken or nonexistent health systems. Drs. Paul Farmer & Neil Gupta:
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In the places we work, $100 is enough to provide a woman with a safe birth. Help a mom in need this Mother's Day:
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STARTING NOW: âPeople Over Profits: TB tests and medicines shouldnât be a luxuryâ TB researcher @cdmitpih from @PIH, TB activists @nandita_venky & @Ptisile, and @MSF TB doctor @animesh4767 talk with @johngreen at
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Loved our Photo of the Week? Learn more about our partnership to improve the health of Navajo Nation residents: http://t.co/3FGgvkFXG2.
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Dr. Paul Farmer asked us to share this message of solidarity with the people of Haiti:
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The Navajo Nation is the size of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont combined, but has just 13 grocery stores. How we're working to make fresh produce more accessible in a food desert:
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Dr. Paul Farmer, PIH co-founder and Chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Womenâs Hospital, engaged in a peaceful protest for racial justice alongside medical residents, faculty, and employees from Brigham and Womenâs Hospital.â
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This morning a magnitude 7.2 earthquake stuck the western part of Haiti. Reports are still coming out and PIH is in touch with our colleagues @ZanmiLasanteht and monitoring the situation. Read a statement from @PIH co-founder Paul Farmer:
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Join @SociosEnSalud for a tribute to Dr. Paul Farmer đïž đ§Ą We will look back at the legacy Dr. Paul Farmer left behind and honor the mission he encouraged us to continue. Tune in:.đ Monday, 02/28.â° 06:30pm EST.đș Live streamed via Socios En Salud's Facebook & Youtube channel
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Your frequently asked questions about #coronavirus, answered by epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Megan Murray, PIH's director of research (thread). Learn more about each answer:
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Everywhere we go, we meet women who are keeping their family and communities healthy every day. Their stories:
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The life and legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer was honored by PIH, alongside friends and family, in Boston on March 12. Though the weather was grey, the memorial for the late PIH co-founder was full of light and inspiration. Watch the full recording:
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