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United Nations - Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) - (Health Cluster)

Main/General Business Number: Tel: 2245-4553; 2244-7675; 2244-7676; 2245-5315; 2245-5930; 2245-8695 | US HQ Tel.: +1 (202) 974-3000
Website: http://new.paho.org/hai/index.php?lang=en

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The United Nations Health Cluster, headed by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), began operations on 16 January, helping Haitian health authorities coordinate the international health relief effort, carry out an initial needs evaluation, and map out the capacities and activities of NGOs, governments, and U.N. agencies to ensure that the health response would be optimally effective.

The Cluster is currently facilitating the coordination of more than 400 health partners to support the efforts of the Haitian Government, resulting in targeted post-disaster support to the population through recovery and reconstruction of the country’s health sector. Eight Cluster subgroups are addressing daily needs in the areas of health care and mobile clinics, hospitals and trauma care, health information management, mental health and psychological support, disabilities, medical supplies, early warning of communicable diseases, and reproductive health.

As the rainy season gets underway, hurricane season looms ahead, and settlement camps for the displaced population continue to overflow, new priorities are emerging that require counterbalancing with the resolution of ongoing challenges.

The contents in this site provide an insightful overview of PAHO/WHO’s historical commitment to the Haitian people and offer a critical, evidence-based assessment of the country’s post-earthquake health needs over the short-, medium-, and long-term.

Experts have called the earthquake an opportunity to “build a new and better Haiti” by correcting former inequities and offering genuine hope to those who have suffered social injustices for many generations.

In the aftermath of the earthquake which struck Haiti last 12 January 2010, PAHO/WHO has been very active in providing rapid response to immediate needs. In this sense, through the PAHO/WHO Emergency Operations Center (EOC) it was possible to gather information, organize logistics and coordinate humanitarian aid. Since PAHO/WHO Country Office was partially damaged, the team was relocated to PROMESS premises to remain operational. PROMESS, the Essential Medicines Program managed by PAHO since 1992 is located near the Port au Prince airport and has played a key role in drug supplies and essential medicines distribution.





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2010 Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Situation Reports -
http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?lang=en

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About PAHO/WHO in Haiti
PAHO/WHO has worked for decades in Haiti. This work was possible thanks to a great collective effort, namely: a permanent presence in the country; strong technical support from regional and global levels; support from PAHO/WHO offices in neighboring countries, especially the Dominican Republic; mobilization of horizontal cooperation and the continued support of national authorities, donor agencies and multilateral cooperation. Another key element was the coordination with other UN agencies and the inter-American system, the Cuban Medical Brigade, NGOs, civil society in Haiti, as well as other bilateral cooperation agencies. This collective effort has made it possible to undertake many activities and concrete actions for the benefit of the country's population. The Millennium Development Goals provide a framework for international assistance and investment in long-term, sustainable solutions for the country. PAHO/WHO encourages a joint approach to Haiti and the Dominican Republic, given the interdependence of their economies and the high migration between the two countries and its impact on the health sector.

PAHO/WHO has focused its activities in Haiti on two main areas: humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation following disasters, and technical cooperation for national health development.

Dr. Henriette Chamouillet
PAHO/WHO Representative in Haiti
No. 295 Avenue John Brown
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

PO Box 1330
Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Country/City Code: 011-509
Tel: 2245-4553; 2244-7675; 2244-7676; 2245-5315; 2245-5930; 2245-8695
Fax: 2245-6917

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