Country Context

Like many fragile states, Haiti has repeatedly emerged from and descended into crisis. Natural disasters, violence, and declining political, economic and social conditions have been detrimental not only to the fabric of society, but also to the capacity, infrastructure, human resources, and systems of health service delivery. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere – 76% of Haitians live on less than US$ 2 per day and 56% on less than US$1 per day.