News & Stories
On World Cancer Day, Zanmi Lasante reminds us of the importance of people-centered care in Haiti. An approach based on listening, prevention and ongoing support for patients.
After five pregnancy losses, Naïka brought her sixth pregnancy to term thanks to specialized prenatal care at Hôpital Notre-Dame de la Nativité in Belladère, based on rigorous, coordinated management of high-risk pregnancies.
Zanmi Lasante teams carry out ongoing fieldwork in the Central Plateau, monitoring beneficiaries and coordinating health services with local teams, including in areas with limited access.
Medical training structures the continuity of surgical care in Haiti. In the surgery department at Hôpital Sainte-Thérèse in Hinche, the supervision of interns and residents supports the quality of practices and the stability of teams.
Sixteen Zanmi Lasante managers have been trained in Hinche in social medicine rooted in real patient trajectories, combining situational analysis and home visits to strengthen follow-up care.
Through the Education Awards organized at Hôpital Bon Sauveur de Cange, Zanmi Lasante is reaffirming a central principle: investing in nursing education is a sustainable lever for improving the quality of care and strengthening the Haitian healthcare system.
The training of surgical residents and the transmission of medical skills are an essential pillar to ensure continuity of care, strengthen local teams and sustainably support the health system in Haiti.
Since 1998, Madame Renaud, has been working at Hôpital Bon Sauveur de Cange as a ward attendant. Her daily commitment contributes to patient safety, infection prevention and the quality of care offered by Zanmi Lasante.
