Health Partners International of Canada

10/16/2025

As we continue to monitor the evolving situation in Gaza, our team is working to ensure that much-needed assistance reaches those affected.
In the coming weeks, we’ll have a clearer picture of the most urgent needs on the ground, and we remain committed to supporting our partners and the communities they serve.

10/08/2025

In the wake of the devastating floods impacting communities across Pakistan, HPIC has mobilized support by sending 20 Humanitarian Medical Kits (HMKs) to our trusted local partner on the ground.
These kits are packed with essential medicines and supplies to help treat thousands of people affected by the disaster. 💊🩺
We stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan and remain committed to delivering health and hope where it’s needed most. 💙

Every donation received helps ensure that HPIC can respond swiftly and effectively when emergencies occur. Make a tax-deductible donation today at https://www.hpicanada.ca/donate/.

10/01/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
Health Partners International Canada (HPIC) is deeply saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake that has struck the Philippines. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with the families and communities affected by this tragedy. HPIC remains committed to supporting communities in crisis and we are closely monitoring the situation as it continues to unfold.

09/29/2025

Every year HPIC receives hundreds of handmade Izzy Dolls, lovingly crafted by volunteers, which replace disposable polystyrene to securely pack the medicines in our Humanitarian Medical Kits. These small, comforting dolls not only help protect the medicines during transport but also bring joy, comfort, and hope to sick children around the world. Each Izzy Doll represents care, compassion, and the human connection that accompanies every shipment of healing support we send. https://www.hpicanada.ca/craft-for-hpic/
Izzy Doll Initiative

09/25/2025

𝐄𝐧 𝐇𝐚ï𝐭𝐢, 𝐮𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫é𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭.

HPIC, IRIS Mundial et nos partenaires de terrain — la Clinique Esperance et Vie et le Centre d’Éducation et de Développement Intégré – CEDI-Village de l'Espoir (Haïti) — unissent leurs forces pour améliorer l’accès aux services pharmaceutiques dans le Nord d’Haïti.

Baptisé Aksé Ayiti, le projet renforce les capacités pharmaceutiques de deux cliniques. Première étape franchie : le personnel des pharmacies de la clinique d’Espérance & Vie et du CEDI-VE ont complété la formation en gestion pharmaceutique — un jalon qui se traduit déjà par de meilleurs conseils aux patients et une dispensation plus sécuritaire.

«Cette formation nous a permis d’améliorer la qualité de l’éducation des patient·e·s en expliquant mieux la posologie, les raisons de la prise des médicaments prescrits et l’importance des rendez-vous de suivi.»
— 𝘋𝘳 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰, 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘦, 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘱é𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘝𝘪𝘦

Grâce à Aksé Ayiti, les équipes de Limbé et de Terrier-Rouge :
✅ Renforcent l’offre de services pharmaceutiques centrés sur la personne
✅ Contribuent à améliorer l’accès des familles aux médicaments essentiels
À un moment où les médicaments sont rares et difficiles à obtenir, ces efforts permettent à davantage de femmes, d’hommes et d’enfants de recevoir les soins critiques dont ils ont besoin.

Partenaires: HPIC, IRIS Mundial, CEDI-VE, Espérance & Vie. Avec l’appui du Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie (MRIF) programme Québec sans frontières.

09/25/2025

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢.

HPIC, IRIS Mundial, and our on-the-ground partners — Clinique Esperance et Vie and the CEDI-Village de l'Espoir (Haïti) — are improving access to pharmaceutical services in northern Haiti.
Called Aksé Ayiti, the project is strengthening pharmaceutical capacity in two clinics. Phase 1 complete: Espérance & Vie staff finished pharmaceutical management training — not just a milestone, but a shift already leading to better patient counselling and safer dispensing.

“This training allowed us to improve the quality of patient education by better explaining dosage, the reasons for taking prescribed medicines, and the importance of attending follow-up appointments with their doctor.”
— 𝘋𝘳. 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘰, 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳, 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘱é𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘝𝘪𝘦

Through Aksé Ayiti, health workers in Limbé and Terrier-Rouge are:
✅Strengthening patient-centred pharmaceutical services
✅Helping families access essential medicines
At a time when medicines are scarce and hard to obtain, these efforts mean more women, men, and children receive the critical care they need.

Partners: HPIC, IRIS Mundial, CEDI-VE, Espérance & Vie. This project is made possible with support from the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie (MRIF) Québec Without Borders program.

09/17/2025

Last year, HPIC delivered medicine to over one million people in need across 39 different countries.
Individuals living in economically disadvantaged regions, conflict zones, or areas affected by natural disasters often face significant barriers to accessing basic medicine and first aid supplies. HPIC, together with trusted Canadian and international partners, is dedicated to ensuring that essential medicines reach those who need them most. This commitment helps people heal, rebuild their lives, and begin to lift themselves out of poverty.
To learn more and to find out how you can help, visit https://www.hpicanada.ca

09/11/2025

09/08/2025

Great news! The World Health Organization (WHO) has added sunscreen to its essential medicines list! For someone with albinism, sunscreen can literally mean the difference between life or death, especially those living in the world’s most vulnerable regions. Congratulations are also extended to the Global Albinism Alliance for their key role in achieving this landmark decision.
HPIC has long worked to increase access to vital sunscreen for those with Albinism in African regions who otherwise would be without. Our ESCAPE project in Tanzania in partnership with ADRA Canada has assisted thousands of Tanzanians and included an extensive public awareness campaign to help local health workers identify and treat early signs of skin cancer. In the southern Africa country of Eswatini, where the prevalence of Albinism is higher than the regional average, HPIC supports individuals by working to provide access to vital skin protection supplies through local partners.
None of this, however, would be possible without the generosity of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. Special recognition goes to Kenvue Canada whose consistent donations of sunscreen have significantly improved the health and quality of life for thousands of people living with Albinism.
Thanks to our incredible pharmaceutical and humanitarian partners and individual supporters Canada-wide, HPIC improves the health of over one million vulnerable people, including those with albinism, every year through access to medicine, health supplies and community education.

09/03/2025

A big shout out goes out to GSK and their incredible team for helping us pack 20 Humanitarian Medical Kits at our Town of Oakville Distribution Centre last week! Because of their efforts 6,000 people in Ukraine will soon receive the vital medical treatments they need to help them restore their health. For 35 years GSK has stood by our side in our mission to deliver to the world’s most vulnerable communities. Thank you, GSK for your unwavering support and compassion!

08/20/2025

It has been an honour to work alongside the incredible team at . Our collaboration together has allowed us to help people in desperate need of medical aid around the world. We look forward to continuing our mission together to increase access to medicine for vulnerable populations.

08/19/2025

Honouring World Humanitarian Day: A Tribute to Our Partners

Every year on August 19, the world comes together to recognize United Nations World Humanitarian Day—a day dedicated to celebrating and honouring the tireless efforts of organizations and individuals who support humanitarian causes and make a positive impact in society.
At HPIC, we would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our incredible partners in the field across the more than 130 countries we serve. Many of these partners work under extremely challenging conditions, yet all are united in their mission to deliver vital medicines and improve the health of people in desperate need.
Our partnerships are essential to extending our reach and impact in impoverished communities around the world. Together, we are stocking clinics and hospitals, mobilizing medical relief during emergencies, and building local and lasting healthcare capacity.
On this World Humanitarian Day, we celebrate the compassion, dedication, and resilience of our partners. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making the world a healthier, more hopeful place.