Health and Medicine

Earthquake - Young Haitian doctors fresh out of medical school brave the dangers to help their brothers and sisters in south Haiti

This is the story of five brave young Haitian doctors and a physical therapist, all in their 20s, who pooled their money, bought bandages, antiseptic, gauze and medication, crossed the dangerous frontier of gang infested Martissan to go and help the earthquake victims in South Haiti. more »

August 22, 2021 7:06 AM

20 of the people infected with COVID-19 in Haiti traveled overseas and came back with the virus

Out of everyone infected with COVID-19 in Haiti, 20 of them are people who traveled overseas and came back infected with the Corona virus, according to the minister of health. more »

April 8, 2020 8:46 AM

Haitian president create new commission to help manage COVID-19 resources

With the fear of coronavirus in Haiti, the Haitian president created a new Commission to help manage resources coming from the international organizations and the private sector. more »

April 7, 2020 9:31 AM

Coronavirus in the Caribbean : PAHO Calls to Intensify Preparedness and Response

The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, is asking local health authorities in the Americas to intensify their Coronavirus preparedness and response plans in the country due to the proximity of the virus to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. more »

February 29, 2020 2:16 PM

What if the coronavirus arrived in Haiti?

We all know what cholera did to Haiti when it arrived. But what if the scary Coronavirus landed in Haiti? What then? more »

February 23, 2020 6:28 AM

Haiti Marks 1 Year With No New Cholera Cases

Good news for Haiti. is cholera over in this country for good? According to UN News, last week, Haiti marked one full year with no new cholera cases. more »

January 27, 2020 4:08 PM

Out of sight, Out of mind - How I got rid of my Sugar Addiction

I used to be addicted to sugar and everything sweet, Then one day, my sugar addiction disappeared with one simple decision I made: more »

January 17, 2020 4:56 AM

It's almost time to say: There is no more Cholera in Haiti

Good news! There has not been a single confirmed case of cholera in Haiti since February 04, 2019. It's almost time to say: There is no more Cholera in Haiti. Hasta La Vista Cholera! more »

December 13, 2019 11:23 AM

Looking for a natural remedy for muscle pain and soreness? Try Ginger

Haitians often drink some "thé gingembre" (ginger tea) to warm themselves up in the winter but did you know that ginger is really good at relieving muscle pain and soreness? more »

November 22, 2019 5:53 AM

Fact - Eating healthy plant-based foods in Haiti is cheaper than eating all that junk food

Eating a whole-foods plant-based diet is much cheaper in Haiti than eating all that processed and imported junk foods that is so bad for your health more »

September 7, 2019 6:54 AM