Haiti - Emergency Cholera Response - Solidarités International 2019

March 2019 - An estimated 2.6 million people in Haiti will require humanitarian assistance in 2019 most of them affected by acute food insecurity. The ongoing cholera outbreak also remains a major threat to hundreds of thousands of families. In addition economic fragility and socio-political tensions are affecting the population's ability to access basic services and have contributed to perpetuating a humanitarian crisis situation. With the support of GAC Canada Solidarités International is working in collaboration with ACTED and Action contre la Faim (ACF). The project contributes to improving the immediate response to cases of diarrheal diseases. Project activities include: 1) providing support to the emergency response to cholera outbreaks; 2) installation of temporary water chlorination points in outbreak areas; 3) disinfecting affected households and distributing cholera prevention kits; 4) promoting awareness and training affected and at-risk populations including community leaders on disease prevention activities in the areas of drinking water sanitation and hygiene.

The project's expected immediate outcomes include: 1) improved immediate response to cholera cases and control of outbreaks; 2) increased community involvement in preventive interventions in drinking water sanitation and hygiene. Ultimate expected result: lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity preserved in countries facing humanitarian crisis or acute food insecurity.