UN and partners bolster response as cholera resurges in Haiti

Haiti experiencing decline in cholera cases

Health authorities in Haiti are responding to a resurgence of cholera in the Ouest department after more than two months without confirmed cases. Since 8 September, new infections have been reported in the commune of Pétion-Ville.

Between 5 and 11 October alone, 139 suspected cases were recorded, including over 20 laboratory-confirmed infections, and five deaths. Authorities have placed Pétion-Ville and parts of the capital, including Cité-Soleil, on red alert, particularly amid concerns over outbreaks at sites hosting internally displaced people.

The Ministry of Health, supported by the Pan American Health Organization and humanitarian partners, has intensified disinfection campaigns, community awareness initiatives, and distribution of chlorine, safe water, and hygiene kits in affected neighborhoods.

The outbreak comes amid a severe deterioration of basic services in the capital, where only 11 per cent of inpatient health facilities remain fully operational. OCHA and partners continue to strengthen disease surveillance, expand response capacity, and assist national authorities in containing the spread of cholera.