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Investment in solar energy aims to ensure the continuity of care, reduce dependence on generators, and better control costs, through solutions tailored to the clinical, operational, and energy needs of each facility in the network.
At Zanmi Lasante hospitals, electricity is essential for surgery, diagnostics, and the storage of medications. Solar power can reduce costs while further ensuring the continuity of essential hospital care.
In July 2026, two members of the Saint-Marc SSPE Community Education Teams provided support to 807 people before and after their HIV testing, offering information, a listening ear, and prompt referral to appropriate care.
In Thomonde, Zanmi Lasante and community leaders are planning joint initiatives to protect the health center and preserve infrastructure whose services—including the production of medical oxygen—benefit the entire region.
After fleeing violence on several occasions, displaced families now living in Croix-Fer received medical care through a mobile clinic run by Zanmi Lasante. More than 170 people received medical consultations, medication, and psychosocial support.
In the areas served by Zanmi Lasante, mental health needs are becoming more urgent and complex. Population displacement, violence, economic hardship, the closure of certain facilities, and the relocation of staff have increased the pressure on families, while making regular access to care more difficult.
The care of a newborn with neonatal meningitis illustrates the importance of teamwork in pediatrics. At Bon Sauveur Hospital in Cange, Saintanie Sonnéus helps coordinate the care that gives children the best chance of recovery.
Augustin Benito, 71, has been living alone in Lascahobas for several years. A former baker, he hopes to use the support he has received to sell bread and regain a small source of income.
As fiscal year 2027 begins, Zanmi Lasante reaffirms its commitment to strengthening essential care, building up its teams, and making better use of limited resources, without compromising the quality of care in Haitian communities.