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Haiti is a Caribbean country that lies between Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Its location makes it prone to natural disasters, including hurricanes and earthquakes. The country has also faced history of political instability and conflict. It is among the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) first worked in Haiti in 1991. Our work has responded to natural disasters, maternal healthcare needs, social violence and diseases including cholera.

MSF surgeon Francesco at work in Tabarre, Haiti
Francesco Virdis - MSF trauma surgeon
Francesco Virdis
Surgeon
Breaking down the wall: Trauma surgery in Haiti
London-based surgeon Francesco Virdis shares his humbling and human experience after an intense assignment in Tabarre, Haiti
08 Jan 2021 / 6 minute read
Raphael Brechard and Jorieke Vyncke - MSF
Raphael Brechard and Jorieke Vyncke
Innovation: Painting in the details with MapSwipe
Mapping specialists Raphael and Jorieke blog about a mobile mapping app that's helping improve how MSF responds to crises
30 May 2019 / 8 minute read
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
Haiti: Providing tender love and care
"As we are nearing the final closure date of the hospital, we, the management team, are trying to make sure we have everything organized and planned for the final days..."
21 Sep 2018 / 3 minute read
where does all this stuff go
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
So… where does all the stuff go?
Brigitte blogs from Haiti, where the Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders maternity hospital is closing. This week she writes about the process of closing the hospital and what is done with leftover supplies...
28 Aug 2018 / 8 minute read
Brigitte (left) and Jacques (right)
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
Meet Jacques
Brigitte blogs from Haiti, where the Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders maternity hospital is soon due to close. This week she introduces some of the amazing team who have worked on the project...  
16 Aug 2018 / 6 minute read
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
Everyday sacrifices
Brigitte is a nurse from Canada on her fourth field assignment with MSF in Port-au-Prince, Haiti as head nurse of a large obstetrical hospital. She is applying her experience gained from previous assignments as outreach nurse in Zemio, Central African Republic and Walikale, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as, nurse trainer in Bambari, Central African Republic.
10 Jul 2018 / 3 minute read
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
The dreaded phone call
In an Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) maternity hospital in Haiti, Brigitte gets a call she had hoped wouldn't come...
11 Jun 2018 / 3 minute read
The team receive certificates on international nurses' day.
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
On May 12th, I was a nurse without borders!
Brigitte celebrates International Nurses' Day with her team in Haiti
30 May 2018 / 7 minute read
Brigitte Ireson-Valois
Nurse
New assignment, new challenge!
How do MSF field staff prepare for a new assignment? The countdown is on for Brigitte...
17 May 2018 / 5 minute read
Sara Rigon
Doctor
Haiti: "Ending violence against women starts now"
Sara blogs from Haiti, where she has been working at an MSF clinic for survivors of sexual and gender based violence.
10 Jan 2017 / 4 minute read
Sara Rigon
Doctor
Haiti: When Zika virus is a 'blessing'
12 Dec 2016 / 3 minute read
Anna Blideman
Nurse
Haiti: Thank you and goodbye!
Anna is on her first assignment as a nurse for MSF. She is working at a maternity clinic in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, that takes care of women with pregnancy complications. Here she blogs about the end of her assignment, making sad goodbyes, and looking to the future.  
28 Nov 2016 / 2 minute read