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🚨 Don’t miss this powerful conversation!
This International Development Week, join us for an inspiring webinar on the #NoWomanOrGirlLeftBehind project—transforming lives in Malawi & Sierra Leone through maternal health & youth-friendly care.
🔗 Register: pihcanada.org/webinar-no-wom…
"I am able to earn a living and look after my granny.” When Patrick Francis joined the ASPIRE project in 2023, he knew it was his chance for a new beginning.
Listen to Patrick's story below 👇🏾
Last year, Promise Douglas’s family made a difficult decision. At just 9 years old, Promise was struggling with every breath, his lips tinged blue from a heart defect that made the simplest activities feel impossible.
Promise's story 🧵👇🏾
#CommunityHealthWorkers are the eyes, ears, & connective tissue of PIH everywhere we go. This #InternationalDayofCareandSupport, let us ensure that CHWs are valued as they provide indispensable support to patients on their path to better health.Learn more: pihcanada.org/programs/commu…
Global Health Case competition has officially started! To get to know each other (and our competition) we kicked the day off with some lively ice breakers & intros from our @UBC student chapter!
Associate Director of Gender and Youth Programming at #PIHC @AustinMarleigh has given us a quick intro on the amazing work that @PIH does including where the problem lies in global health systems and how we can tackle these obstacles.
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Dr. Paul Farmer knew treating TB meant tackling the social and economic barriers to care. His work in Haiti and Peru proved MDR-TB could be cured even in low-resource settings.
Help continue his legacy and fight TB worldwide: pihcanada.org/?form=FUNGWSZX…
Join us virtually for the 2024 Paul Farmer Symposium on Global Health Equity, November 19 at 1 p.m.!
Inspired by his legacy, we’ll explore how true accompaniment fosters solidarity and drives the path to justice
Click here to register today: act.pih.org/symposium-livest…
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🤩 Excited to introduce the #GlobalHealth Case Competition speaker: Dr @jiahu17 is a Public health physician at the @CDCofBC & Corporate Medical Director with @CleClinicCanada.
@CanWaCH @UBC @ubcglobalhealth
#GlobalHealthEquity #CaseCompetition #MaternalHealth
📢 One week left and tickets selling fast 🔥
Open to all students (not specific to @UBC) and recent graduates.
Grab your tickets ⬇️
eventbrite.ca/e/2024-global-…
#CashPrizeContest #StudentOpportunities #HealthEquityAdvocates #MedicalCompetition #YouthInHealthcare #WinningWithEquity
🌍 Are you passionate about global health and ready to make a difference? Join us for the 2024 #GlobalHealth Case Competition in Vancouver on October 27th and compete for amazing prizes! 🏆
👉 Register Now! #Changemakers #HealthEquity @ocictweets @CanWaCH
eventbrite.ca/e/2024-global-…
Join us Oct 10 at 12 p.m. ET for a conversation with PIH mental health experts 🧡
They’ll share important results from our teams that prove it’s possible to deliver high-quality mental health services that save & improve lives—anywhere in the world. RSVP: bit.ly/4gTSylO
In 2010, PIH-supported Botšabelo Hospitall in Lesotho looked completely different when Paul Soko started working there. Over the next 15 years, he helped transform the campus.
Today, his impact can be seen all around! 🌿🏥
Read more: pihcanada.org/news/longtime-…
We're committed to educating and empowering women, girls, and mothers in the countries where we work ✨🧡
Get to know our maternal and reproductive health care program: pihcanada.org/news/empowerin…
On September 30, the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliation, Partners In Health Canada is committed to supporting Indigenous Peoples, honouring the survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities. #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters
On this day, we reflect on Canada’s colonial history and on how we can take meaningful actions toward a more equitable future. We encourage everyone to take steps toward reconciliation by engaging with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s CTAs: cbc.ca/newsinteractives/beyo…
Inspiring exchange with the @gcc_ccm on the importance of #immunization, support for @gavi, and its alignment with Canada’s 10-Year Commitment to #GlobalHealth and Rights. Thank you @DaveEppCKL, @MikeLakeMP and @SafiaIbrah for the rich engagement!
PIHC National Director @MarkBrender spoke about the importance of integrating immunization efforts within strong primary care #healthsystems to strengthen our vaccination investments. It is in Canada's self-interest to ensure that global public goods are accessible to all.
💡 A joint project between Partners In Health Canada, @pihsierraleone & @PIHMalawi_APZU, No Woman Or Girl Left Behind is improving access to #SRH services, strengthening prevention & treatment for survivors of #SGBV, & increasing the availability of high-quality obstetric care.
➡️ Learn more through the @CanWaCH Project Explorer! 🔗 bit.ly/3uDsB6f
➕ Check out the Tapestry 2030 podcast series to hear about the progress so far: bit.ly/3ITi1ve
#NoGirlLeftBehind #GenderEqualityWeek
@EqualFuturesCA
📚Looking for some thought-provoking reads? The Partners In Health Canada team has curated a list of 5 MUST reads related to #GlobalHealth. Whether you're passionate about social justice or curious about health care, these will keep you hooked while expanding your perspective. 🧵
01/ On the Ravine by @drvincentlam
Recommended by @emilyantze (Senior Manager, Programs and Development, PIHC)
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Join us along with St. Paul's Hospital and @SaskCIC for a riveting talk by Dr. @ryanmeili about the eye-opening six months in Lesotho, his time treating #tuberculosis patients, and the ramifications for patients in Saskatchewan. Register here: shorturl.at/L3cwX #Endtb
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The ASPIRE project is @PIHMalawi_APZU program aimed at equipping teenagers living with #HIV with education and skills that enable healthy decision-making and economic mobility.
ASPIRE aims to lay the foundation for a brighter future in Malawi: pihcanada.org/vocational-pro…
What a day! 🔥 So much energy at yesterday’s Toronto #CaseCompetition, where 50+ students dove into public health, maternal mortality, and social justice. Inspiring words from keynote speaker Dr @vanessaredditt, @MarkBrender, @AustinMarleigh and @Imaeyen from @CanWaCH!
