News & Updates
~ Important news and updates from HHF ~
Haiti’s deaths are spiraling out of control
In a very literal sense, the population of Haiti has been “under attack” in recent months, a situation reflecting “Crimes Against Humanity” as highlighted by the International Criminal Court: “Attack directed against any civilian population. . .
Haitian Health Foundation featured in DevEx article on micronutrients – Breaking the Intergenerational Cycle of Malnutrition
Approximately 523 women die for every 100,000 who give birth, compared with 17 women in the United States. “Maternal health carries an enormous risk for women in Haiti,” said Nadesha Mijoba, country director at the Haitian Health Foundation.
One week after the earthquake – August 21
One week after the earthquake, Jérémie and the surrounding rural areas are facing a public health crisis. More earthquake victims are beginning to make their way down to the local hospital, which is already overwhelmed.