The situation in Haiti remains critical.
The recent suspension of aid funding by USAID has further worsened the situation. The Archdiocesan Charity Olomouc (ACHO) operates in Baie de Henne, where financial support for a local health center was discontinued. The center, which had provided basic healthcare for thousands of people in the region, was forced to shut down immediately. The doctor stopped visiting, the nurses lost their support, and the people were left without any medical care. ACHO therefore launched a support program aimed at providing essential medicines and medical supplies so that nurses could continue to care for patients, even in a limited capacity.

The Archdiocesan Charity Olomouc, which has long worked in the area, knows the local conditions well. We decided that in this time of need, we would do our best to provide at least basic medical supplies and medicines so the local nurses can continue offering care to those in need.

Help comes at the right time

After the closure of the center, nurses tried to continue helping patients. Patients came to their homes, but without medicine and proper equipment, their efforts were significantly limited. We encouraged the local community to try to negotiate the reopening of the health center, even in a limited operational mode based only on the presence of nurses—and it worked. Since last week, the center is once again available, although currently without a doctor. For now, it has at least a basic supply of medical materials and medicines. Should the situation deteriorate further, ACHO will try to ensure the delivery of essential medicines, bandages, and other supplies to maintain at least minimal operations.

We cannot stand by and watch people suffer simply because they have lost their only source of medical help. Every person has the right to basic healthcare, and that is why we have chosen to help.

Long-term support is essential

ACHO has been active in Haiti for many years. We know that one-time aid is not enough. That’s why we are looking for ways to sustain support for the health center in the future. Funding sources and partners are being sought to help secure long-term sustainability—not only for medicine but also for healthcare workers’ salaries. At the same time, there is hope that the decision to halt USAID’s operations in Haiti can be reversed and that this mission will be recognized as necessary and indispensable. It is also clear that relying on a single source of funding is not sustainable.

ACHO intends to continue working in Haiti. However, we need the support of donors who can help us provide regular aid. Even a small contribution, when combined with others, can mean the difference between life and death for those who cannot afford even the most basic medicine.