Port-au-Prince, July 8, 2025 (PAHO/WHO) – In response to the resurgence of suspected cholera cases in several internally displaced persons (IDP) sites, the Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), with financial support from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), is supporting the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) in setting up an Cholera Treatment Center (CTC) at the Delmas 33 IDP site, to strengthen the institutional care of suspected cases.
The center includes a sanitation block (two latrines and two showers) and an observation room. It is part of the MSPP’s strategy to ensure quality care for patients showing symptoms of cholera. To ensure the technical quality of the facilities, the Ouest Department’s Health Directorate (DSO) requested the expertise of the PAHO/WHO WaSH focal point, who was tasked with supervising the work and identifying any additional needs before the center could be fully operational.
According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), around 1.3 million people are currently displaced within the country due to the security crisis. A large portion of them live in sites that often lack adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) infrastructure, creating conditions conducive to the spread of waterborne diseases such as cholera.
The Delmas 33 CTDA is now operational. It enables the safe management of suspected cases from several nearby sites, while helping reduce the risk of spread within displaced communities.
Since January 2025, more than 2,500 suspected cholera cases have been reported nationwide, with several localized outbreaks in IDP sites.
