Partners In Health

We've heard of Lesotho ???? And so have the 2 million people who call it home. But if you haven’t, or you have but don’t know much about the country, here’s a quick rundown: Lesotho is a small, mountainous country in southern Africa, known for its breathtaking landscapes, high-altitude villages, and one unique fact: it’s the only country in the world where every inch of land sits over 1,000 meters above sea level. But beyond its beauty, Lesotho faces serious challenges, including high rates of HIV and tuberculosis. Which is why, since 2006, we've been on the ground, delivering lifesaving care, training local health workers, and ensuring people get the treatment they need. So yes, people have heard of Lesotho. And if you hadn’t before, now you have. Tap the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eywsQmre

Tuberculosis is curable, yet it remains one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases. We are fighting to change that with lifesaving treatment, advocacy, and support. Together, we can end TB. Watch, learn, and take action! Learn more: https://act.pih.org/tb

Voices from Those Affected by Tuberculosis (TB) ??? Many people in the U.S. may not think about TB, but in the countries where PIH works, the disease is a daily reality. They may not know all the scientific details, but they understand TB’s impact firsthand—through friends, neighbors, and loved ones who have fallen sick or lost their lives. Hear from our patients and specialists as they share their experiences with TB. Then, find out how you can help in the fight to end this disease: https://act.pih.org/tb

Today is World TB Day. In Balandrie, a remote village in Haiti, over 100 people came to get screened for tuberculosis—many for the first time. They showed up despite the heat, the distance, and the unknown. Thanks to community mobilization and a committed medical team, this day was more than a health visit. It was about connection, education, and access. Ending TB starts with showing up. And we did. #WorldTBDay #EndTB #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #Haiti

Today, we commemorate World TB Day with a special edition of the PIH Pulse. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of inequality. Despite being curable since the 1950s, it remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, disproportionately affecting the poorest and fueling cycles of poverty and injustice. We need to raise awareness, spread the facts, and rally more people to take action. We're highlighting must-read articles on TB, featuring a PIHer dedicated to the fight, and sharing key social posts you may have missed.?Check it out below ??

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease of inequality. Despite being curable since the 1950s, it remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, disproportionately affecting the poorest and accelerating cycles of poverty and injustice. PIH infectious disease expert Dr. KJ Seung breaks down what TB is, how it’s treated, and why it still devastates communities today. Watch the video to learn more in honor of #WorldTBDay! Then, dive into our beginner’s guide to TB: https://act.pih.org/tb

?? TODAY: #WorldTBDay Livestream ?? Tuberculosis (TB) is still the world’s deadliest infectious disease, killing 1.25 million people annually. But it doesn’t have to be this way. ? We have the treatments. We have the tools. Now, we just need the global commitment to action. ? Join Partners In Health TODAY at 12 PM EDT / 9 AM PDT for an urgent conversation with global health experts, authors, and advocates who are fighting to #EndTB. ? Featuring: John Green – Author & PIH Trustee Dr. Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD – Global Health & TB Expert Vidya Krishnan – Investigative Journalist, The Phantom Plague Handaa Enkh-Amgalan, MPA – TB Survivor & Advocate Dr. Melino Ndayizigiye – PIH Lesotho Executive Director Maria Smilios – Author, The Black Angels ? Why now? Foreign aid cuts threaten progress, leaving millions at risk. But we can stop TB if we act. ? Join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/d5bK9DXT #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity

In honor of #WorldTBDay, we're sharing recommendations from PIHers on what to read about #tuberculosis. These books highlight the urgent fight against TB—through history, research, and the voices of those affected. Start reading and join the movement to #EndTB. Today, we're also bringing together experts, authors, and activists to expose the injustice fueling TB—and the hope that collective action brings. Register now and tune in at 12 PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eJQE2spt

Foreign aid saves lives ?? Cutting funding means fewer doctors, fewer medicines, and more lives at risk. Many global health organizations rely on this support to deliver critical care to those who need it most. We must protect global health funding—NOW. Click here to help: https://lnkd.in/ejXzh94i

Today, we mourn the loss of Donna Barry, PIH’s first director of advocacy, a fearless champion for health justice, and a leader in global nursing. Donna helped shape PIH’s advocacy efforts by fighting for global health funding, women’s health, and stronger health systems. She worked in Russia on MDR-TB programming, in Haiti on women’s health, and on Capitol Hill advocating for policies that put patients first. After PIH, she continued her impact at the Center for American Progress and as a professor at Regis College, leading the Regis in Haiti Project, which has trained many of Haiti’s national nursing leaders. Donna was a mentor, a friend, and a relentless advocate for equity. Her legacy lives on in the movement she helped build. We hold her family, loved ones, and the countless people she inspired in our hearts today.