Haiti

Haiti NTD Program Overcomes a Challenging Year

IMA’s Dr. Abdel Direny talks to children in Jacmel during the June MDA, explaining the importance of the medicines and of practicing good hygiene. Community volunteers administer safe drugs to prevent NTDs during the June MDA. A young girl inspects the contents of her Healthy Kids Kit during the June MDA. Children

Jenny (Liz) Eddy2020-07-25T16:16:35-04:00May 1st, 2014|

Unsung Hero: Ms. Yolene Leonard

Ms. Yolene Leonard Lymphatic Filariasis Focal Point and Chief Nurse, Camp Perrin Health Center, Ministry of Health (MSPP) The South Department in Haiti has low lymphatic filariasis (LF) prevalence, overall. However, one particular commune called Camp Perrin was identified as having a relatively high LF prevalence rate of 7%. Consequently,

Jenny (Liz) Eddy2020-07-14T12:02:35-04:00May 1st, 2014|