What is healthcare in Haiti like?

Facilities and Health Information

Medical facilities in Haiti are scarce and for the most part sub-standard. Outside of the capital standards are often even lower than in Port-au-Prince. Medical care in Port-au-Prince is limited, and the level of community sanitation is extremely low. Life-threatening emergencies often require evacuation by air ambulance at the patient's expense. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment in advance for health services. In the event of a medical emergency requiring evacuation, a list of air ambulance or charter flight services is available at the ACS web site.

Incidents of cholera have declined significantly since a major outbreak in 2010 and travelers are generally not at high risk; however, cholera persists in many areas of Haiti. Prior to travel, U.S. citizens should obtain information about cholera and other health-related issues by visiting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions, malaria and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC web site.

Drinking Water Source - % of rural population improved

47.5%

Drinking Water Source - % of total population unimproved

37.6%

Drinking Water Source - % of urban population improved

74.6%

HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate

1.9%

Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population

1.3

People Living with HIV/AIDS

120,000

Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population

.25

Sanitation Facility Access - % of total population unimproved

75.6%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of urban population improved

31%

Sanitation Facility Access - % of rural population improved

16.3%

Infectious Diseases - degree of risk

high

Food or Waterborne Disease (s)

bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever

Vectorborne Disease (s)

dengue fever and malaria

Disability Access In Haiti

Accessibility

While in Haiti, individuals with disabilities may find accessibility and accommodation very different from what is found in the United States. Businesses and institutions in Haiti generally do not make special accommodation for persons with disabilities. Additionally, Haitian authorities do not effectively enforce laws mandating access to transportation, communication, and public buildings by persons with disabilities.

Pedestrian sidewalks and walkways are limited, and when present, often end abruptly, causing accidents. Accommodations and reduced fares on public transportation are not offered for elderly individuals or persons with disabilities. Pedestrian crosswalks are rarely established and not adhered to, creating risk for pedestrians traversing roads in both business and residential areas.

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