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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 »

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

Feeling Sick 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 »

What if the coronavirus arrived in Haiti?

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

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 »

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

PHOTO: Haiti RAPADOU - Unrefined Whole Cane Sugar I used to be addicted to sugar and everything sweet, Then one day, my sugar addiction disappeared with one simple decision I made: more »

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

Yon Ayiti san Cholera - Combatting 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 »

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

PHOTO: Haiti - Lo Patat - How sweet potato is sold in street markets 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 »

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

Haitians love 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 »

Sugary or Diet: Keep drinking soda and you will die earlier, study shows

PHOTO: Pouring Soda in a Glass It doesn't matter if it's sugary or diet: New study links all soda to an early death, a Washington Post article reads. more »

Weight Loss: If you eat 500 calories less per day you will lose 1 pound per week

Most women want a flat stomach and a BIG bouda, so how you get it? Did you know? 1 pound of body fat is 3500 calories. So if you consume 500 calories less than you normally eat every day you will loose about one pound a week. But WAIT... There's more! more »