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Les activités communautaires de santé mentale de Zanmi Lasante permettent d’identifier les crises, d’accompagner les familles et d’assurer la continuité des soins. Ce travail constitue un pilier essentiel du système de santé mentale dans plusieurs régions d’Haïti.

In the life of an institution, certain moments invite us to take a step back. Not to slow down the action, but to reflect on the meaning of the work we do together and what constitutes its true solidity.

The FAES-supported border facility in Belladère stabilized a young mother who had recently undergone surgery, provided post-caesarean care and prevented complications, ensuring continuity of care from the moment she arrived.

Four years after his passing, the legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer (Polo) continues to guide the work of Zanmi Lasante. His demand for quality, fairness and clinical rigor guides our decisions and reinforces our responsibility to every patient.

Congenital heart disease represents a major pediatric need in Haiti. In Saint-Marc, 14 children are being monitored for cardiovascular pathologies. Making parents aware of the warning signs and medical follow-up can help limit serious complications.

Zanmi Lasante teams organize care with clinical rigor and integrated social medicine, taking into account economic and social realities to ensure continuity, consistency and quality.