Haiti’s largest public hospital in Port-au-Prince, previously under the control of armed gangs, has been reclaimed by the police, as the country’s newly appointed Prime Minister Gary Ki, a former doctor, toured the damaged facility. Ki emphasized the critical state of Haiti’s healthcare amidst rampant gang violence that has left the hospital and its under-construction replacement inaccessible to thousands seeking medical care. The announcement of the hospital’s liberation was made alongside efforts by an international contingent led by Kenyan police, aimed at restoring peace and preparing Haiti for democratic elections planned for February 2026.
Haiti’s largest public hospital was liberated from gang control by the police, showcasing the severe impact of gang violence on the country’s healthcare system.
Prime Minister Gary Ki, during his visit, highlighted the dire situation, noting the hospital used to serve 1,500 people daily, a figure drastically reduced due to the ongoing violence.
The hospital and its replacement, still under construction, were declared no-go zones following a series of attacks by gangs in late February, exacerbating the healthcare crisis.
Several medical facilities and pharmacies across the capital have been looted or destroyed amid the gang violence.
An international force, including 200 Kenyan troops already in Haiti, is set to expand to 2,500 with contributions from multiple countries, aimed at curbing gang violence and restoring peace.
The mission of the international force is to create security conditions conducive to holding democratic elections in Haiti by February 2026.
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