Emergency Health Support – Pan American Health Organization – Haiti – 2023

March 2023 – On October 2 after more than three years without cases Haiti reported cholera cases in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince. Since then the disease has spread considerably to other regions of the country. As of February 10 there have been more than 30 000 suspected cholera cases. Furthermore this cholera resurgence is happening in a complex operational context with rampant insecurity access constraints and insufficient infrastructures to meet humanitarian needs. With GAC’s support the Pan American Health Organization helps to meet the immediate health needs of crisis-affected people in Haiti. Project activities include: (1) strengthening epidemiological surveillance; (2) supporting early and appropriate case management; (3) training health community workers; and (4) providing essential pharmaceuticals medical supplies and vaccinations as appropriate.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) improved healthcare delivery capacity and improved access to health services; (2) reduced risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases; (3) increased epidemiological surveillance to support early detection and management of disease outbreaks; and (4) enhanced coordination of assistance in the areas of health and information management. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.