'Civil unrest, cholera outbreak putting Haiti in dire situation' - United Nations News
by Maria Thomas
Updated Oct 11, 2022
"Because of the security situation, we don't have the access that we need," Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for the UN Secretary-general, said at a regular briefing on Monday, describing how powerful gangs have blocked aid from reaching victims of the outbreak.
"The situation is quite dire," Xinhua news agency quoted Dujarric as saying.
That is why UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sent a letter to the Security Council on Sunday seeking a specialised armed force to help quell the violence and open access for humanitarians to reach cholera victims, the spokesman said.
Guterres hopes that there will be quick mobilization on behalf of the people of Haiti from UN member states, including members of the Security Council.
"What we need is a force that will help the Haitian authorities deal with the security situation," he said. "We're seeing now the port continuously blocked, which hampers our ability to bring aid out of the port, to rotate and to get ... large quantities of humanitarian aid out."
He said the Haitian government, making it clear that it remains opposed to a return of peacekeepers, proposes bilateral support to complement the mandate of the existing UN political mission. It focuses on political stability, good governance and the development of the Haitian National Police.
As of Sunday, there were 32 confirmed cholera cases, 224 suspected, and 16 confirmed deaths, Dujarric said.
"Despite access and logistical challenges, we and our humanitarian partners are supporting the Ministry of Health on the cholera response," he said.
"More than 43 health facilities around Port-au-Prince and the Center region have been identified and will be used to treat cholera patients. Twelve health facilities are currently receiving patients for treatment."
Dujarric said water and sanitation teams are working on training and chlorination interventions, and 1 million people are targeted daily with text messages in creole.
He said the Port-au-Prince national prison reported two confirmed cholera cases, 9 deaths and 39 suspected cases as of Sunday. The UN system provided the prison authority with an ad hoc protocol to prevent and minimize, as much as possible, the outbreak and its implications.
"UN agencies in the country are accompanying the Haitian government in efforts to investigate and respond to this outbreak through the rapid provision of medical and sanitation supplies as well as through technical advice for case management and infection prevention as well as control measures," the spokesman said.
"National authorities are mounting an urgent response, investigating the situation to identify the source."
The UN emergency relief coordinator released on October 7 a grant of $7 million from the Emergency Response Fund to try to address the cholera response.
The 2022 Humanitarian Response Plan for Haiti, however, remains severely underfunded, at about 20 per cent.
"We urgently appeal for funds from the international community to address the cholera outbreak as well as other pressing humanitarian needs in the country. Of course, the ability to address the humanitarian need better is linked to the security situation," said Dujarric.
Since September, a group of powerful gangs have blocked the country's main Varreux fuel terminal, crippling its basic supplies like water and food.
Some hospitals have shut, while businesses and transport services stopped working in protest of destitution.
Civil unrest escalated since Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced an end to government fuel subsidies on September 11, which sent petrol and diesel prices skyrocketing.
Since then, protests and looting have intensified, with the capital, Port-au-Prince, at the heart of it.
October 11, 2022 Other United Nations
- India remains world's fastest-growing economy, despite IMF cutting growth projection (Ld)
- The E in B.C.E. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Mouse's location Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Informal yes Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Lipton brew Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Movie's last word Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Playfully shy Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Ctrl+Z on a computer Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- The Da Vinci ___ (Dan Brown novel) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Emmitt ___ player who inspired the NFL rule that prohibits taking the helmet off unless injured Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Running on ___ (1988 film) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Mamma ___! Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Coyote ___ 2000 film starring Piper Perabo Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Chocolate unit Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Male sibling slangily Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Actress Hathaway from Locked Down Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- National park in Utah Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Nobel Peace Prize city Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- If I ___ say so… Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Light switch position Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Autograph need Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Tosses in some salt? Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Egyptian queen briefly Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- First month for short Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Large coffee holder Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Nest resident Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Turn down as a request Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Former NBA player Lamar ___ Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Presidential suite e.g. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Morning moisture on grass Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Plastic ___ Band Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Burger + fries + coke e.g. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ Howe ice hockey Hall of Famer who has a variation of the hat trick named after him Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Had some hot pockets say Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Zendaya's character in Euphoria Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Father's Day honoree lovingly Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Kissing at the movies say: Abbr. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Dit's partner (Morse unit) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Naval petty officer for short Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Leap ___ (2024 e.g.) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Fisherman's trapping tool Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Like every alternate number Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Blood classification Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Mythical giant Himalayan creature Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Pro's opposite Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Pirate's treasure-hunting essential Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Force into ringlets Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ Biles American gymnast who has four gymnastics elements named after her Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Many moons ___ Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Summer fruit with seeds Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ Flop jumping style in the sport of high jump that was named after gold medalist Dick Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Envy or pride e.g. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Ray-___ (brand of eyeglasses) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Gave a treat to a pet say Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ Line term coined after MLB player Mario had a sub-.200 batting average multiple times during league seasons Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ days (distant past) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- On a ___ with (equal to) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Egypt's capital city Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ Graham player who inspired the NFL rule that prohibits dunking over the crossbar Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Do a voice-over say Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Opposite of bane Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Trim as grass Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Fawn in the future Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Poem of tribute Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- What two halves make Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Das ___ (Volkswagen slogan) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Curtain or towel holder Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- Payment option for online orders: Abbr. Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- ___ and drop (computer action) Crossword Clue Daily Themed Crossword
- India votes with West on 3 UNGA procedural matters, while Jaishankar silent on Ukraine
- UN chief calls for making mental health global priority
Related Articles
- Gervonta Davis Ethnicity, What is Gervonta Davis's Ethnicity?
- Emma Myers Religion What Religion is Emma Myers? Is Emma Myers a Christian?
- Jamie Walters Net Worth in 2023 How Rich Is He Now?
- Remy Ma Religion What Religion is Remy Ma? Is Remy Ma a Christian?
- Clelin Ferrell Net Worth in 2023 How Rich Is He Now?
- Ray-Ray McCloud III Net Worth in 2023 How Rich Is He Now?
- Ivanna Sakhno Religion What Religion is Ivanna Sakhno? Is Ivanna Sakhno a Christian?
- Kurt Angle Religion What Religion is Kurt Angle? Is Kurt Angle a Christian?
- Danielle Jonas Religion What Religion is Danielle Jonas? Is Danielle Jonas a Christianity?
- Jann Wenner Net Worth in 2023 How Rich Is He Now?