South : Malaria outbreak

In response to an outbreak of malaria in 4 communes in the South department, the World Health Organization (WHO), via its PROMESS logistics platform, is supporting central health authorities for rapid distribution of essential anti-malarial products. In coordination with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP - Haiti) and the National Malaria Control Program, more than 4 tons of medical products were transported to the Great South and pre-positioned preventively in other departments.

Senator Rubio calls for an end to the arms embargo on the FAd’H

Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio argues in favor of reconsidering the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Armed Force of Haiti (FAd'H) and declared "There are countries which, I think, are ready to intervene and provide them with some of the equipment that the Haitian army needs, but who are frightened by the American embargo."

Mexican Embassy closed

Due to the state of alert prevailing in the city of Port-au-Prince and its surroundings, it is informed that the Mexican Embassy in Haiti will remain closed until further notice.

22,500 displaced people, refugees in Les Cayes

Marie Claire Daphnée France, Acting Mayor of Les Cayes revealed that 22,500 displaced people were welcomed in the city due to insecurity in Port-au-Prince.

Nearly 3,000 containers of goods blocked at the port

Nearly 3,000 cargo containers are stuck at the port of Port-au-Prince because of the insecurity plaguing the Haitian capital.

Canada : creation of the CPT, a step in the right direction

“Canada welcomes the publication of the decree which creates the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) in Haiti hhttps://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-42104-haiti-flash-the-modified-decree-creating-the-presidential-council-published-official.html . This national unity council is a step in the right direction to restore security, public order and democracy in Haiti," Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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