Build Health International

As we approach the end of the year, we are thrilled to share BHI's 2024 Annual Report. This report features team member stories, projects, and countless other milestones that we celebrated this past fiscal year. Some highlights include: 🔨 74 active projects around the world 🙌 26 different organizational nonprofit and government partners 🌍 An international team of 140+ people based in Haiti, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, the United States, and countless other locations. We are so grateful to the people, partners, and other organizations who have made our work possible. Thank you for supporting health equity, now and always. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Abq1HS

New jobs alert! 🚨🚨🚨 Build Health International is #NowHiring for several positions in architecture, logistics, finance, project management, and external relations! If you (or someone you know!) are motivated and committed to building global health equity, check out our open roles, and apply today! ✏ https://lnkd.in/efbc9di2 Photo credit: Nadia Todres

It was a great to attend CUGH last week with Andrew Johnston and an honor to sit on a panel alongside Mark Ansermino and Niranjan Kissoon, moderated by Zoë Mullan, to discuss the Lancet Global Health Oxygen Commission's findings on oxygen coverage gaps, cost of closing them, and what's needed to provide reliable care and sustain medical oxygen systems worldwide. Oxygen generation is only the first step. Build Health International prioritizes training and local capacity building delivering skills to manage and maintain oxygen systems for the long-term – and in 2024 delivered 26 trainings across 14 countries, reaching nearly 500 biomedical engineers, technicians, and healthcare administrators. All part of strengthening healthcare infrastructure.

"The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.” It was three years ago today that we learned of the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer of Partners In Health. Dr. Farmer's vision to deliver accessible, high-quality, and affordable health care to every patient has shaped so much of what Build Health International does every day. To design and build healthcare infrastructure in underserved regions is a testament to his legacy and our commitment to #GlobalHealthEquity. We will continue to build together.

Happening next Tuesday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. ET! 📅 Our colleagues at Seeding Labs will be hosting a discussion on building capacity and leadership within Africa's scientific sector. During this event, hear from several African women in science on how to close the gap. Register here! https://bit.ly/42BVIFX

Too many lives have been lost due to major gaps in healthcare systems in resource-constrained settings. One of the key culprits? Lack of access to #MedicalOxygen. A recent report from The Lancet Group highlights the critical steps, stakeholders, and organizations that are making strides for patients. Thanks to the collaboration and leadership of Build Health International Managing Director Jim Ansara, Every Breath Counts, Global Oxygen Alliance, The Global Fund, the Skoll Foundation, The DAK Foundation, and the Wagner Foundation, all of whom have driven advocacy efforts forward. Learn more: 🔗 https://bit.ly/42SiV71

Pro tip to overcoming supply chain delays: build a warehouse. 🔨 Spanning 4,000 square feet, the Hinche warehouse provides a critical point of connection for supply routes throughout #Haiti. The facility serves as a space to receive, store, and ship items ranging from construction items to medical equipment, ensuring that healthcare facilities can receive the resources that save lives. Learn more about this project! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4hofEAf

From rendering to reality. ❇😱 Located at Redeemer's University in Ede, Nigeria, and forming part of the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (formerly ACEGID), ACEGID is more than a college facility. BHI's design of its most recent campus expansion enhances scientific collaboration, allowing researchers to better understand and monitor the world's deadliest pathogens. Read more in our latest blog post: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqWnqY3J Photo Credit: Kat Kendon

Last week, we welcomed Sierra Leone's Minister of Health Dr. Austin Demby to the Maternal Center of Excellence. Much of BHI's work in Sierra Leone and beyond is possible thanks to partnerships with governments, industries, and nonprofit organizations. To see especially see companies leverage their resources for social good and health equity makes all the difference. Thanks to Turner Construction Company for being a leader who BHI can count on. From equipping our local teams with personal protective equipment to donating materials, we build better and more effectively with their support. Photo credit: Partners In Health Sierra Leone

#ThrowbackThursday to the DBIA New England event last week when Director of Architecture Gerard Georges accepted the President's Choice Award for Build Health International! We're thrilled to be part of a community that recognizes our impact and supports our commitment to equip and train communities to promote better health outcomes for the globe! 🌍 Also lovely to see DBIA New England President and Methuen Construction Company, Inc. Project Executive Denis Moffett, DBIA in attendance. 👐