
Many experts say the HIV infection rate in Kwazulu Natal is as high as 50%. Edendale Hospital sees some of the sickest patients in the region, including those fighting both HIV and TB.
Apr 15, 2008 | Categories: Video | Tags: Africa, AIDS, Durban, Edendale, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, HIV, hospital, Krista Dong, Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH, South Africa, TB, tuberculosis | 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

After being carried through the mountains of Lesotho on her grandmother’s back, Kazabelo received emergency medical treatment that saved her life. Doctors then addressed circumstances threatening the little girl’s future.
Apr 15, 2008 | Categories: Video | Tags: AIDS, baby, child, clinic, Harvard Medical School, HIV, Jennifer Furin, K.J. Seung, Kazabelo, Lesotho, malnutrition, Nohana, Partners in Health, portrait, starvation, 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

Slowing the spread of HIV by preventing mother to child transmission a key focus for Partners In Health, Haiti.
Mar 15, 2008 | Categories: Video | Tags: AIDS, breastfeed, Haiti, HIV, Louise Ivers, maternal, Partners in Health, TB, tuberculosis | Comments Off