Racism is the risk factor, not race! We should consider race in order to advance equity. For example, non-White race and Latinx ethnicity are social risk factors for severe COVID because of longstanding structural racism.

1/ The US #covid19 dialogue is overly focused on how restrictions are being lifted and what experts think about that The questions I care about right now: -what are we doing for preparedness? -what are we doing for health equity?

As we say goodbye to Paul, we remember that his vision has not been lost; it continues on through each of us. Let us continue to make the vision he shared a global reality—a vision and brighter future where health care is a human right. 4/4

"Everyone deserves to breathe," Paul Sonenthal so simply said. Through PIH's newest initiative, BRING O2, this is becoming reality: we are providing access to safe, reliable & quality oxygen in 5 countries. Learn more about BRING O2's efforts from 3 experts:bit.ly/37M0YMK

Abortion rights are enshrined in law in NY—including for those coming from out of state. There are expanding options for accessing abortion services here, including via medication. Here is info on how you can access providers, payment and support (incl for out-of-towners). 1/

When someone’s deciding whether to get abortion, they should be able to consult with anyone they want—a doctor, a nurse, a friend, a parent, a partner. But you know who shouldn’t be able to put themselves in the middle of that decision? Politicians and government agents.

A racist theory drove the Buffalo tragedy. The Murdochs thrive on it. … Buffalo is my hometown. I have felt so sickened and so angry about the massacre. This is my report from the scene yesterday and my thoughts. Read for free here wapo.st/3Ms7fNd

👇🏻This piece cannot be more spot on! Having worked w/ the incredible Jean Luc Mpamije Partners In Health, Jonas Twizeyimana University of Global Health Equity & Build Health International, I cannot agree more as to how critical #engineers are in #globalhealth, working around the clock driven by the patients they serve. #unsungheroes

Schools scared to death. The truth is, one education under desks, Stooped low from bullets; That plunge when we ask Where our children Shall live & how & if

“Why are you here?!" A furious Sen. Chris Murphy demands answers from senators following Texas school shooting. “Why do you spend all this time running for the United States Senate...if your answer, is as the slaughter increases, as our kids run for their lives—we do nothing?”

Today’s decision is a gender, racial and economic justice catastrophe with deadly consequences. Women and people who can become pregnant have been forced into a second-class status. The impacts will fall hardest on Black women who already face a severe maternal mortality crisis.

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Join us! Tomorrow, 16 Aug 12pm EDT. Discussing key components of a robust health system as Paul Farmer envisioned. Sheila Davis, Patrick Ulysse, Melino Ndayizigiye and Leslie Friday. secure.pih.org/a/pih-path-for…

Quoting the great Paul Sonenthal, "Oxygen is life." It's also taken for granted that it'll be there when you need it in a medical emergency. Check out how this lifesaving gas gets to patients around the world: bit.ly/3Aww06d Partners In Health

The Paul E. Farmer Scholarship Fund was announced by Partners In Health CEO Dr. Sheila Davis, @UGHE_org Vice Chancellor Dr. @AgnesBinagwaho, and @MelindaGates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda @GatesFoundation at the Clinton Global Initiative Initiative in New York City. #CGI2022

My step-grandmother, Grace Glueck, died yesterday. She was a force to be reckoned with and my role model. I miss her immensely. nytimes.com/2022/10/08/bus…

Grace Glueck, a journalist who broke new ground by making the art world a distinct beat at The New York Times, and who then helped bring an important sex-discrimination lawsuit against the paper, has died at 96. nyti.ms/3SLO7wY

👏🏼👏🏾Our partner ⁦Build Health International⁩ pioneers a new tool for O2 access! Together we are using this innovative 📷technology to bring O2 piping to 6 🏥 in Malawi. 🙏🏻⁦Unitaid⁩ for supporting this life-saving work!⁩ ⁦Partners In Health Malawi (Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo)⁩ medium.com/build-health-i…