L'Oeuvre Léger

Published purpose

The project aims to restore the Cardinal Léger hospital located in Léogâne and reinstate all health care services provided to the population. The hospital offers services in general practice, hospitalization, gynaecology, obstetrics, paediatrics, ultrasonography, electrocardiogram, orthopaedics, pharmacy, dermatology, surgical procedures, laboratory tests, and treatments to leprosy patients to 3,100 women, 2,800 men, 2,100 girls and 1,900 boys per year. Project activities include: (i) the reconstruction of the medical storage area; (ii) the expansion of the outpatient clinic; (iii) interior arrangement of two hospital pavilions; (iv) repair and strengthening of the hospital fence; (v) the procurement of medical and office supplies, equipments and furniture; (vi) providing health care services to the population; (vii) training in financial management and computer science for administrative staff; (viii) refresher training of medical staff and paramedical staff; and (ix) discussions with the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) about developing a program in preventive health and the promotion of health. The Fondation Jules et Paul-Émile Léger is working in partnership with the Missionaires du Christ-Roi to implement this project. Main expected results include: (i) Cardinal Léger hospital is restored and functional; (ii) 9,900 women, men and children benefiting from health care and improving their quality of life; (iii) Improved knowledge for 25 health professionals; (iv) 6 administrators are trained in financial management and computer science; and (v) signed agreement with the MSPP to develop an awareness and preventive health program.