Doctors of the World Canada

Published purpose

October 2016 – On October 4, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 storm, tore through the Caribbean causing widespread damage, flooding and displacement in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew has resulted in the largest humanitarian crisis in Haiti since the 2010 earthquake. An estimated 1.2 million people have been affected. With GAC’s support, Doctors of the World Canada is addressing immediate health needs in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew. Project activities include: (1) providing medical care in health centres and through mobile medical teams; (2) treating cases of cholera and other water and vector borne diseases; (3) epidemic surveillance and the provision of surge medical personnel support (doctors and nurses) in case of new outbreaks; (4) psychosocial support and treatment for victims of sexual and gender based violence; and (5) conducting public health and hygiene awareness campaigns at the community level.