by Rachel Bernard | Feb 22, 2024 | Haiti
In collaboration with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), Direct Relief has designed these incredible Midwife Kits. These kits represent one of the most impactful projects we have had the privilege to join forces with Direct Relief on. This marks the...
by Rachel Bernard | Jan 22, 2024 | Haiti
Together is such a powerful word. We believe that together we can do so much more. This month the Haiti Health Network came together in the most incredible ways, many times over. It is in these moments that we are graciously reminded the work we are doing day in and...
by Rachel Bernard | Dec 22, 2023 | Haiti
Oxygen regulators are a crucial component of oxygen delivery systems. They allow for precise, controlled, and efficient administration of oxygen. This piece of equipment is vital for ensuring that patients receive appropriate care. Without functioning oxygen...
by Barbara Campbell | Sep 15, 2021 | Haiti
Ever feel like you’re having a string of bad luck? Consider the past several months in Haiti- Dramatic increases in gang violence and kidnappings, rampant inflation, the president gets assassinated, 7.2 magnitude earthquake destroys your home, 3 days later you...
by Barbara Campbell | Jun 8, 2021 | Haiti
Giving birth should not be a life risking event. But in many countries like Haiti many women suffer numerous morbidities and even lose their lives while bringing life into this world. In fact, the maternal mortality rate in Haiti has been reported as 680 deaths per...
by Barbara Campbell | Feb 15, 2021 | Haiti
Teamwork Time! Haiti Health Network Team Active in Five Departments January 2021 On December 31, 2020, the latest container we shipped into Haiti cleared customs. The team immediately went to work to unload and distribute the contents to key partners in the...
by Barbara Campbell | Sep 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Imagine a large 300 bed hospital that only has 11 patient monitors in the whole facility. Of these, only 6 function and there are four different monitor manufacturers. This is exactly what we encountered on a recent trip to Haiti. At yet another facility, we saw a...
by Barbara Campbell | Aug 17, 2020 | Haiti
In late June, The AFYA Foundation out of Yonkers, NY announced they were donating 18 pallets of personal protective equipment to The Dalton Foundation (DF) to be distributed via The Haiti Health Network (HHN). Crucial items like face shields, masks, gowns, and oxygen...
by Barbara Campbell | Jun 16, 2020 | Haiti
Haiti as a nation is used to difficulty. From earthquakes to hurricanes and from political unrest to epidemics, Haiti has endured it all. COVID-19, however, is different. For the first time, the whole world is suffering from the effects of the virus....
by Barbara Campbell | May 14, 2020 | Haiti
We’ve all been watching as COVID-19 stretches and strains even the strongest healthcare delivery systems around the globe. Imagine facing the possibility of a tidal wave of Coronavirus patients in an area that has minimal PPE, few sources of oxygen, and almost...
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