PAHO Regional Situation Report 6 - Hurricane Melissa. 18 Dec. 2025
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is providing ongoing support following the landfall of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica on 28 October as a Category 5 storm and its passage through Cuba as Category 3 the following day; Hurricane Melissa also impacted neighboring countries including Haiti, with more than 5 million people impacted. The storm heavily disrupted health systems, resulting in damaged health facilities, power and water outages, and limiting access to essential health services. This report provides a comprehensive overview of Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, highlighting the current status of health systems, operational response, and key epidemiological threats. It includes updates on essential services, damage to hospitals and health facilities, progress in water and sanitation, and trends in communicable diseases such as leptospirosis, cholera, dengue, and chikungunya. Readers will also find information on displacement, critical needs, and ongoing actions to strengthen resilience and ensure safe conditions in health institutions. |