The team was successful in distributing over half of the USAID supplies sent in yesterday by UN helicopter. Not only that but the news of available supplies published on our yahoo group site meant 5 more unsupported health facilities have been brought to light. One case is of Benifaisance Hospital, Ranquitte, in the North Dept, who are treating up to 45 new cholera patients a day, with only 2 nurses and 3 other support staff. They have not received any NGO support in the 9 weeks they have been receiving cholera patients. Today we were able to provide them with 1200 litres of Lactated Ringer IV fluid and many more relevant supplies.
We hope to distribute the majority of the remaining supplies tomorrow, before the inevitable riots start again on Sunday or Monday.
Hannah Steadman
Cap Haitien Health Network
(509) 38922129
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1 comment:
Very good job Hannah! You have been on top of things and keep everyone informs. You have been a true blessing for the CHHN. Keep up the good work!
Happy New Year!
Gabie
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