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Partners In Health
@PIH
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
May 25 • 34 tweets • 5 min read
Ok time for a thread.

Here’s the inside story about the most important drug you’ve never heard of, why it’s currently between 4.8 and 7 times too expensive, & why that could change this year.

But first, a little background (we promise it’s worth it) 🧵

@sportswithjohn @endTB Tuberculosis (TB) is the world’s deadliest infectious disease. Yes, you read that right. It kills about 1.5 million people worldwide every year. (2/n)
Mar 12, 2022 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
Thank you for joining us to honor the life of Dr. Paul Farmer.🕊️

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/🧵 He shaped each of our lives and has influenced millions more.

Today, through stories, that brought both tears and laughter, we reflected on the good works of Paul, and what we will miss most of him.

2/🧵
Feb 21, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
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/🧵 Partners In Health CEO Dr. Sheila Davis released the following statement:

“Paul Farmer’s loss is devastating, but his vision for the world will live on through Partners in Health.

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Feb 18, 2022 • 7 tweets • 4 min read
“I recommend The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois, a novel by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers that tells the story of an African American family in the South, tracing their story from the Civil War through the civil rights movement.” -Nosipho Beaufort, southeast regional director, PIH-US

2/ “Charnaie Gordon does an incredible job of both writing and curating diverse and inclusive books for children of all ages. I’ve been so grateful for the resources she provides, such as A Kids Book About Diversity” -Annie Michaelis, senior director, health information systems

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Jul 23, 2020 • 9 tweets • 5 min read
I'll go first.

No question about it. We're having serious problems with testing. Again. 1/ #PIHchat If you work in health care, you know that everyone uses Quest and LabCorp. So when these two private labs are collapsing under the sheer numbers of samples, it affects health facilities all across the country. 2/ #PIHchat