CORRECT Health in Haiti

OUR IMPACT

Our Impact in Chateau

The number of patients visiting the clinic continues to grow, reflecting the great need for health care in Chateau and its surrounding communities. The clinic sees an average of 200 patients each month and the patient caseload has increased since our trained Medical Doctor joined the staff.

The total number of patients visiting the clinic grew from just over 2,100 in 2018 to nearly 2,500 in 2019.

The clinic sees a variety of cases every day. There is a high level of respiratory illness, mostly seen in the younger population due to environmental factors and smoke inhalation coming from the burning of land for agricultural preparation and the use of wood-burning stoves. There is also a high prevalence of hypertension seen in the area of Chateau that can be attributed to hereditary factors and a diet that is high in sodium. Based on this data, the clinic is planning to focus its efforts on educating the local population about preventive measures to take to control hypertension and prevent respiratory infections.