International Development Grant
Repairing of Cardinal Léger Hospital in Léogâne
Project Number: CA-3-S065302001
Status: Closed
Country/Region:
Maximum Contribution: $779,754.00
Start Date: October 07, 2011
End Date: March 31, 2013
Duration: 1.5 years
Project Description
The project aims to restore the Cardinal Léger hospital located in Léogâne and reinstate all health care services provided to the population. The hospital offers services in general practice hospitalization gynaecology obstetrics paediatrics ultrasonography electrocardiogram orthopaedics pharmacy dermatology surgical procedures laboratory tests and treatments to leprosy patients to 3 100 women 2 800 men 2 100 girls and 1 900 boys per year. Project activities include: (i) the reconstruction of the medical storage area; (ii) the expansion of the outpatient clinic; (iii) interior arrangement of two hospital pavilions; (iv) repair and strengthening of the hospital fence; (v) the procurement of medical and office supplies equipments and furniture; (vi) providing health care services to the population; (vii) training in financial management and computer science for administrative staff; (viii) refresher training of medical staff and paramedical staff; and (ix) discussions with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) about developing a program in preventive health and the promotion of health. The Fondation Jules et Paul-Émile Léger is working in partnership with the Missionaires du Christ-Roi to implement this project. Main expected results include: (i) Cardinal Léger hospital is restored and functional; (ii) 9 900 women men and children benefiting from health care and improving their quality of life; (iii) Improved knowledge for 25 health professionals; (iv) 6 administrators are trained in financial management and computer science; and (v) signed agreement with the MSPP to develop an awareness and preventive health program.
Progress & Results Achieved
Results achieved at the end of the project include: the hospital of which 60% was destroyed and which had lost almost all of its equipment following the earthquake of January 2010 has now been completely rehabilitated and equipped with all the equipment needed to operate properly. Work done for the organization and rehabilitation of the two pavilions (operating rooms and hospitalization) has been completed since January 2012. Tools and management practices implemented during the project have been fully mastered and are being applied by hospital managers. Between October 2011 and March 2012 8 595 consultations were completed at the Cardinal Léger Hospital. Already 4 036 men and boys and 4 559 women and girls figure among the users. Forecast targets set out for the project have largely been exceeded. When surveyed users expressed a level of satisfaction of 73% (women) and 78% (men) for the services provided by the Hospital. Waiting time trust in care providers availability of prescribed exams and analyses and respect of caregivers towards patients were some of the elements most appreciated by users.
Key Information
Executing Agency:
L'Oeuvre Léger
Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Program:
YFMInternaAssistPartnershp&Programing Br
Last Modified:
September 19, 2025
Development Classifications
DAC Sector:
Aid Type: Project-type interventions
Collaboration: Bilateral
Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation
Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP