{"id":4957,"date":"2024-03-12T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medecinsdumonde.ca\/?post_type=actualite&p=4957"},"modified":"2026-10-02T04:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:29:16","slug":"haiti-plongee-dans-une-spirale-de-violence","status":"publish","type":"actualite","link":"https:\/\/medecinsdumonde.ca\/en\/article\/haiti-plongee-dans-une-spirale-de-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"Haiti plunged into a spiral of violence: Doctors of the World Canada raises the alarm on the humanitarian situation"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Doctors of the World is concerned about the escalation of violence and the deterioration of the humanitarian, political and economic situation following recent events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4958,"template":"","actualite_type":[10],"actualite_sujet":[178],"action_combat":[],"mdm_pays":[],"class_list":["post-4957","actualite","type-actualite","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","actualite_type-international-actions","actualite_sujet-haiti-2"],"acf":{"mise_en_avant":false,"chapeau":"Doctors of the World is concerned about the escalation of violence and the deterioration of the humanitarian, political and economic situation following recent events.","cta_type":"aucun","cta_lien":"","contenu":"

A Humanitarian and Security Crisis Intensifying<\/h2>\n

Today, 5.5 million people in Haiti require humanitarian aid, nearly half the population, and these needs are likely to increase significantly in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Recent coordinated attacks on key infrastructure in Port-au-Prince, carried out by organized gangs, have led to the release of thousands of detainees. These events have forced over 15,000 people to flee the capital, fearing they or their loved ones could become the next victims of gunfire, kidnappings, or sexual assault.<\/p>\n

M\u00e9decins du Monde is Concerned About the Impact of These Dangerous and Stressful Situations on the Physical and Mental Health of Haiti\u2019s Population.<\/h2>\n

In Port-au-Prince, where roads are blocked by improvised barricades, ambulances struggle to transport the injured to hospitals, and healthcare workers are unable to reach their workplaces. The health system is on the verge of collapse. Hospitals have been looted and ransacked, and some have been forced to close, while the number of injured continues to rise.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite the political chaos currently unfolding in Haiti, we must not forget that the humanitarian situation is dire and alarming. This must also be taken into account in Canada\u2019s diplomatic efforts, those of the international community, and the future transitional government in Haiti. The lives and futures of millions of people are at stake.\u201d<\/h2>\n

- Manon Hourdin, Director of International Operations<\/p>\n


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The political, social, and economic crisis is exacerbating the humanitarian emergency. With no way to move around in many neighborhoods of the capital due to increased clashes, many have lost their means of earning a living. Under such conditions, hunger is worsening for the 4.4 million Haitians facing acute food insecurity. Women and girls, unable to meet their basic needs, are forced to turn to sexual exploitation, putting them at greater risk of abuse and early pregnancies. The risk of infectious diseases is also increasing due to the deterioration of health and sanitation systems, as well as problems with drinking water supplies.<\/p>\n

Encouraging but Still Insufficient Efforts by the International Community<\/h2>\n

M\u00e9decins du Monde welcomes the Canadian government\u2019s decision to provide financial support to Haiti and hopes that these funds will be used to address the population\u2019s humanitarian needs. Key figures on the humanitarian situation in Haiti:<\/strong><\/p>\n