Health in Haiti
There are resources
available in Haiti. A variety of public and private clinics
hospitals etc are available. But you still have to pay. Often not a
great deal but pay something and for many this is hardly an option.
One child I knew as Jefta was 1 ½ years old when I first met her.
She was very sick and I helped get her to a local nurse who had
established an amazing clinic in the hills above Aquin. She was able
to diagnose what was happening and we walked to alocal hospital the
next day for treatment. I paid for some drugs etc. Probably no more
than $10. But this family was very poor and did not have access, I
am probably responsible for Jefta living today. She is thriving and
entering the 10th grade. A beautiful young child. Paul Farmers work
in the Central Plateau is a wonderful model for creating a Health
system that work. They train and support Haitians learning to be the
providers. They just completed the first modern hospital in Haiti.
An amazing story.
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| Jefta right lower corner |
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