Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada

Published purpose

The project contributes to the reconstruction of the Haitian health system through the development of a critical mass of human resources with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience to adequately respond to the country’s needs in terms of maternal and perinatal health. It aims to strengthen the clinical capacity building of health professionals including graduates, interns and residents in obstetrics and gynaecology, as well as current practitioners, to provide maternal and neonatal care that meets international standards, with a view to decrease mortality and maternal and neonatal morbidity in Haiti. Some project activities include: (i) producing and disseminating clinical guidelines on the management of obstetric and neonatal complications; (ii) strengthening the capacity of four universities (State University of Haiti, Notre Dame, Quisqueya and Lumière) to offer internship placements; and (iii) training 360 graduates, interns and residents, as well as 160 current health practitioners in emergency obstetric and neonatal care.