Theory of change
THE “FIVE S’s” OF SOCIOS EN SALUD
We view health system strengthening as a combination of five key ingredients: personnel, supplies, space, systems and social support. Eliminating any one of these elements would result in a weaker health system overall.
OUR THEORY OF CHANGE
PIH’s approach is accompaniment. We work side by side with our friends and colleagues at all levels, whether in the community, local health authorities or global health advocates, to deliver the highest quality care. We take our best practices and conduct research to demonstrate our impact and educate current and future leaders locally, nationally and globally. We are a diverse, agile organization that faces challenges with optimism, compassion and tenacity.
CARE
We deliver high-quality healthcare where it does not exist, ensuring each person’s right and ability to survive and thrive. We treat the whole person by providing routine, equity-based care, as well as specialized and advanced care. We supply everything needed to fight and prevent disease.
TRAINING
We invest in continuing clinical education and training for our staff at all levels to improve patient care and strengthen health systems for the long term. Through our residency and clinical fellowship programs, we continue to train future generations of global health and equity leaders.
INFLUENCE
We advocate for national and global health policies that prioritize, rather than marginalize, the most vulnerable among us. We fight pervasive bias and dogma with rigorous, evidence-based results.
REPLICATION
We support national governments and other partners by sharing our approach, research and best practices to ensure equitable access to quality, dignified health care. Through PIH’s Global Health Equity University and our teaching hospitals, we prepare the next generation of social medicine practitioners and global health leaders.
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