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The Hospital Changing Haiti’s Health System
The Hospital Changing Haiti’s Health System
HUM is proving that a different healthcare future is possible in Haiti, and that infrastrastructure can make this vision a reality.
Build Health International
Jan 28, 2020
Architecture as a Vehicle for Trust
Architecture as a Vehicle for Trust
Trust in healthcare is often driven by patient-provider relationships, but building trust also means designing infrastructure with dignity.
Build Health International
May 5, 2021
Thinking Inside the Box: Rebuilding the High Rock Clinic
Thinking Inside the Box: Rebuilding the High Rock Clinic
Following the destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian on Grand Bahama, Build Health International and Direct Relief took an innovative…
Build Health International
Oct 13, 2021
Solar Powering Health in Haiti
Solar Powering Health in Haiti
Haiti is home to one of the world’s largest solar-powered hospitals, the Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais. Knowing that more can be done…
Build Health International
Aug 11, 2022
Building to Last: BHI’s Reflections on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Building to Last: BHI’s Reflections on the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
Last Sunday, October 13th, was noteworthy for two reasons. First, it was the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction and second, it…
Heather Anne Harmon
Oct 16, 2019
One Door Closed is Another Hospital Opened
One Door Closed is Another Hospital Opened
After a storm hit Norwood Hospital in June 2020, the building was deemed a total loss. But materials that once made up Norwood will soon…
Build Health International
Jun 8, 2022
Small Clinic, Big Impact: The Leo Project
Small Clinic, Big Impact: The Leo Project
The Leo Project is a fixture of support in the Nanyuki, Kenya community. With the addition of the Caitlin O’Hara Community Health Clinic…
Build Health International
Sep 16, 2021
Emergency Care Must Continue Despite the Demands of COVID-19
Emergency Care Must Continue Despite the Demands of COVID-19
With the rise of COVID-19, and construction of a new 100-bed COVID treatment center, expansion of Haiti’s busiest Emergency Department was…
Build Health International
Jan 19, 2021
A New Paradigm for Health In Haiti
A New Paradigm for Health In Haiti
If you’ve never seen it, Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) is a marvel to behold. Run by Partners In Health and nestled in the…
Jim Ansara
Feb 3, 2020
The Road to Health Equity isn’t Paved
The Road to Health Equity isn’t Paved
Building sustainable health infrastructure in rural Haiti quite literally means overcoming bumps in the road.
Build Health International
May 12, 2021
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