Thank you to everyone who has supported our work so far. Please, continue to spread the word that Hurricane Matthew has passed, but the suffering is really only beginning. Since the hurricane struck, we have been continuously working on the ground in Haiti, with no time off, providing services under horrific conditions. HHF provides … [Read more…]
These are the very latest, preliminary statistics that have just been made available to us today. Note that this is Jérémie Commune only, and does not include the more rural communities surrounding Jérémie. There are 191 confirmed deaths so far in Jérémie Commune; There are 9,000 reported injuries so far; 100,020 people are reported as … [Read more…]
The health situation in Jérémie continues to deteriorate. Cholera cases are rising, and people with infections, injuries, and broken limbs continue to come to HHF, seeking care. For example, today this man came to our Clinic. A tree fell on him during the hurricane, and his entire jaw is broken. He hasn’t had food or … [Read more…]
Haitian Health Foundation (HHF) continues to appeal for financial assistance to support hurricane relief efforts in rural Jérémie, Haiti. Latest reports have the death toll at over 800, with 80% of buildings in the Jérémie area demolished. As you know, Matthew’s winds were in excess of 140 mph, with higher gusts that pummeled Jérémie for hours, … [Read more…]
Dismal situation in Jérémie, Haiti Norwich, CT, October 8, 2016– Southwestern Haiti was hit by the powerful category 4 Hurricane Matthew on Monday October 3. After losing communication early Tuesday morning, the Haitian Health Foundation (HHF) has made contact with staff and volunteers in the hard-hit city of Jérémie. The team in Jérémie is all … [Read more…]
The people of Jérémie face worst food insecurity crisis since 2001 The United Nations World Food Program has stated that an increasing number of Haitians are at risk of being driven deeper into poverty and hunger. This is definitely true for the people we serve in southwestern Haiti. Persistent drought conditions have resulted in up … [Read more…]
Zika Outbreak Means HHF is stepping up its community health strategies. The World Health Organization has labeled Zika a “public health emergency of international concern.” In fact, a top US health official recently expressed ” extreme concern” Friday over the potential for Zika to expand throughout Haiti. HHF is working closely with the Jérémie Ministry … [Read more…]