General Hospital Relocation Underway

At a press conference held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, Dr. Bertrand Sinal, Minister of Public Health, announced the relocation of the General Hospital to Martin Luther King Avenue, near the Natcom power plant. Funds for the site lease are available, and equipment assembly is underway. Installation will begin next week, allowing for a gradual reopening of essential services, including emergency, pediatrics, and obstetrics. This reopening comes after the tragic failure of the attempted reopening on December 24, 2024, marked by a shooting that left several victims. See also : https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-43943-icihaiti-insecurity-attack-on-general-hospital-death-toll-rises.html

Solino : Neighborhood Rehabilitation Project

As part of the gradual return of displaced residents, local authorities in the Solino neighborhood aim to transform the area. The project, which targets damaged infrastructure, includes the rehabilitation of roads, public spaces, and some community buildings.

Ruthny Mathurin Joins Spanish Club Alhama CF

The defender or midfielder for the Mississippi Bulldogs (Division 1), Ruthny Mathurin (25 years old), has officially signed with Alhama CF, a Spanish Division 1 club. An ambitious choice for our Grenadière, who will have the opportunity to face the best teams in the country, including FC Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid. The details of the contract have not been disclosed.

5.7 million Haitians facing Acute Food Insecurity

In its latest bulletin, the National Food Security Coordination (CNSA) warns that 5.7 million Haitians are currently experiencing acute food insecurity. Among them, 1.9 million are in an emergency phase and 3.8 million are in a food crisis phase.

Justice : 7th week of Strike by Prosecutors

Prosecutors have been on strike since November 17, 2025. This strike has paralyzed almost all of the Courts of First Instance (TPI) as well as the five Courts of Appeal in the country. The prosecutors are demanding the implementation of the law of November 27, 2007, which provides prosecutors with the same benefits and privileges as judges. To date, the government has not put forward any concrete proposals.

Suicide Prevention Training

A four-day training session on suicide prevention was held in Ouanaminthe, bringing together partners and civil society organizations in northern Haiti. In a context of limited mental health services, IOM strengthened local capacity to identify risks, provide psychosocial support, and promote prevention at the community level.

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