Harvard President Drew Faust encourages graduates to embrace creativity as they enter a world of unforeseen changes.
Jun 17, 2009 | Categories: Audio Slides | Tags: Al Gore, commencement, Drew Faust, Edward M. Kennedy, graduation, green campus, Harvard University, Harvard Yard, President, recycling, students, sustainability, Wynton Marsalis, Yo Yo Ma | Comments Off
Rape as a weapon of war is a common phenomenon in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers tracking reports of gender-based violence are overwhelmed by the numbers.
Mar 15, 2009 | Categories: Audio Slides | Tags: clinic, Congo, DRC, fistula, Gender based violence, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative, Harvard School of Public Health, Jennifer Scott, Panzi Hospital, portrait, rape, research, statistics | Comments Off
The massive 2010 earthquake overwhelmed a country already struggling with astounding levels of malnutrition, HIV and infant mortality. Through it all, Louise Ivers remains committed to Haiti.
Mar 15, 2008 | Categories: Audio Slides | Tags: Cange, child, clinic, Haiti, hospital, Louise Ivers, malnutrition, nurimanba, Partners in Health, pediatric mortality, portrait, starvation, Zanmi Lasante | Comments Off
Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis represents half of the twin epidemics ravaging Southern Africa. Paired with HIV, the combination poses formidable odds for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Apr 15, 2008 | Categories: Audio Slides | Tags: Africa, clinic, hospital, Jim Yong Kim, Lesotho, MDR-TB, MDRTB, Partners in Health, TB, tuberculosis | Comments Off
A critically ill toddler arrives at a mountain clinic in Lesotho where doctors race to save the child’s life.
Apr 15, 2008 | Categories: Audio Slides | Tags: Africa, AIDS, baby, child, clinic, Harvard Medical School, HIV, Jennifer Furin, K.J. Seung, Kazabelo, Lesotho, malnutrition, Nohana, Partners in Health, starvation, TB, tuberculosis | Comments Off
