After January 12th, our goal became to restore the health, mobility and independence for some of those most vulnerable.
Throughout a two week evaluation, we were able to access the program's efficacy in the field. We also got a unique perspective on St. Boniface's other programs and services in the 16 communities we visited.
We are distributing food in 42 different communities in Fond des Blancs and Villa, and have reached 7000 young children and 4000 pregnant and lactating women - 11,000 people.
This week, people have transferred from their beds to their chairs, learned liberating self-care techniques creating a renewed sense of independence, and some have even taken their first few steps.
Beautiful clinic in Villa destroyed.
Hospital staff receives specialized training to care for earthquake victims
After a week of listening for helicopter sounds, we were glad the noise we heard yesterday morning turned out to not be a motorcycle but a navy helicopter.
The current health situation is dire, as the number of injuries far outweigh the ability of the affected population to access treatment and care.
The first patients from the USNS Comfort arrived today and more are expected tomorrow.