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Haiti - Bernard Mevs Hospital closed until kidnapped doctor is released
The staff or Bernard Mevs hospital in Haiti have decided to shut down the hospital until one of the main doctors, Dr Jerry Bitard, is released by those who have kidnapped him.
This message, posted on one of the doors of the hospital, was shared on social media by one of the top journalists in Haiti. Wendell Theodore of Radio Tele Metropole.
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Dr Jerry Bitar, one of the leading doctors at Hopital Bernard Mevs in Haiti
Dr. Jerry Bitar, co-director of Bernard Mevs Hospital, along with his twin brother Marlon, jointly leads one of Haiti's major healthcare institutions, Bernard Mevs Hospital.
Under the guidance of Dr. Jerry Bitar and his twin brother Marlon, Bernard Mevs Hospital has emerged as a critical medical facility within Haiti's healthcare landscape.
Haiti Travel Warning - Level 4: Do Not Travel
The US Government warned its citizens not to travel to Haiti on March 05, 2020, due to widespread, violent, and unpredictable demonstrations in Port-au-Prince and elsewhere in Haiti.
On Thursday, March 05, 2020, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4: Do not travel to Haiti due to crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as armed robbery and carjacking, is common. Kidnapping is widespread. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities. Victims have included U.S. citizens.
Demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can turn violent. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. Emergency response, including ambulance service, is limited or non-existent.
Previous Travel Warning
On Monday July 09 2018, the U.S. State Department issued a Level 4: Do Not Travel Haiti Travel Advisory following violent protests that erupted after a hike in gas prices.
Do not travel to Haiti due to civil unrest and crime, was the Haiti travel advisory
There is currently widespread civil unrest and violent demonstrations in Haiti. Protests, tire burning, and road blockages are frequent and unpredictable. On July 9, 2018, the U.S. government authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and their families.
Right now, the U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. The Department will review this guidance as soon as the current security situation is resolved
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