HEALTHCARE IN HAITI

There is very little healthcare available in rural areas of Haiti. To begin to address the needs of the communities where we work, World Wide Village is providing medical care aimed at addressing some of the most critical needs in Haiti. The name of our medical center is Sant Sante Espwa – Hope Health Center! 

Maternal Healthcare: Haiti has the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the Western Hemisphere, but there is a solution. World Wide Village runs a Healthy Mothers + Healthy Babies program to promote safe pregnancies and deliveries in rural Haiti. The program has also expanded to provide health education in the schools and intensive training for local birth attendants.

Children’s Vitamin Program: World Wide Village is partnering with Vitamin Angels to build strong immune systems, reduce illness, and support physical growth by offering critical access to Vitamin A and Albendazole to children under age five.

Blood Pressure Program: Stroke is the number one cause of death in Haiti – brought about primarily by hypertension. World Wide Village is working hard to provide affordable treatment for hypertension, as well as educating the population about the risk factors for high blood pressure.

Wound Care: An overlooked risk to health and well-being in Haiti is the danger of wounds. The nurses at Sant Sante Espwa offer wound care to prevent infection and promote healing.