Doctors Without Borders resumes partial operations in Port-au-Prince

Port-au-Prince.- Doctors Without Borders (MSF) announced on Wednesday the partial resumption of its health care activities in Port-au-Prince, 22 days after suspending operations due to ongoing threats and violence against its staff and patients.

The decision to suspend activities was described as difficult, given the severe medical needs in a city overwhelmed by violence and an already fragile healthcare system. However, repeated attacks on staff and ambulances forced the organization to halt its services. Thousands of Haitians continue to struggle to access basic healthcare, with many public and private facilities unable to meet the demand.

The restoration of services in hospitals in Tabarre, Carrefour, Cité Soleil, and the Pran Men’m clinic was made possible after a dialogue with stakeholders led to commitments from authorities to ensure the safety of MSF staff and operations. Despite these agreements, MSF remains cautious, as patient transport remains suspended and risks to the safety of teams, especially when moving patients, continue to be high. MSF reiterated its call for all parties to respect its medical staff, patients, and infrastructure.