Doctors Without Borders (MSF) on Wednesday announced the partial resumption of its healthcare activities in Port au Prince, Haiti, 22 days after suspending operations due to ongoing threats and violence against its staff and patients.
The decision to suspend activities was described as difficult, given the severe medical needs in a city overwhelmed by violence and an already fragile healthcare system.
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In a statement, MSF noted that repeated attacks on staff and ambulances forced the organization to halt its services even as thousands of Haitians continue to struggle to access basic healthcare, with many public and private facilities unable to meet the demand.
According to MSF, the restoration of services in hospitals in Tabarre, Carrefour, Cité Soleil, and the Pran Men’m clinic was made possible after a dialogue with stakeholders led to commitments from authorities to ensure the safety of MSF staff and operations.
Despite these agreements, MSF remains cautious, as patient transport remains suspended and risks to the safety of teams, especially when moving patients, continue to be high.
MSF also reiterated its call for all parties to respect its medical staff, patients, and infrastructure. CMC
