NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–30 November 2010 – The number of reported cases of cholera in Haiti has risen to just over 72,000, including 1,648 deaths, the United Nations health agency said today, noting that fewer deaths are now being recorded than earlier in the epidemic, which erupted in late October. The case[Read More…]
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Haiti: UN Warns Electoral Unrest Could Impede Efforts to Fight Cholera Epidemic
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–29 November 2010 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for a speedy solution to the political crisis in Haiti after yesterday’s first round of elections, warning that worsening security would hamper efforts to fight the cholera epidemic in a country already devastated by January’s earthquake. “The Secretary-General is concerned[Read More…]
Haiti Cholera Outbreak Needs Stronger Response, Top UN Relief Official Stresses
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–24 November 2010 – The top United Nations humanitarian official has stressed the need for a much stronger international and national response to the cholera epidemic in Haiti during a visit to the Caribbean nation. The UN World Health Organization (WHO) and its regional arm, the Pan-American Health Organization[Read More…]
Haiti’s Cholera Cases Approach 50,000 as Preparations for Polls Continue – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–23 November 2010 – The number of reported cases of cholera in Haiti is now approaching 50,000, but health experts have cautioned that the figure could be higher because data on the epidemic has not been received from some rural communities, a United Nations relief official said today. Nigel[Read More…]
State Department Briefing Re: Status of Haiti’s Upcoming Elections
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 23, 2010. MR. TONER: Good afternoon and welcome, Embassy Haiti. Hello, Ambassador. After the devastating earthquake of January 12th, Haiti has faced extraordinary challenges, not the least of which was last month’s Hurricane Tomas, and now it confronts a serious cholera outbreak. But Haiti will also be holding[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Official Concerned Over Slow Funding Response to Cholera Appeal
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–21 November 2010 – The top United Nations humanitarian official in Haiti has voiced concern over the slow response to an appeal sent out nine days ago seeking $164 million to curb the spread of the cholera outbreak that has infected nearly 20,000 people and killed hundreds over the[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Sounds Alarm as Violence Impedes Cholera Response
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–19 November 2010 – The top United Nations envoy in Haiti has called on demonstrators to stop blocking roads, bridges and airports so that vital humanitarian assistance can reach the thousands of people affected by the cholera outbreak. “Every second that passes can save or break thousands of lives,”[Read More…]
U.S. Government Strategy for Addressing the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. MR. TONER: Good afternoon, welcome to the State Department. Today’s special briefing is on the U.S. Government response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. And we’re very fortunate to be joined today by the State Department’s Special Coordinator for Haiti, Tom Adams; and Mark Ward, the[Read More…]
President Clinton Announces $1.5 million Commitment in Response to the Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti–(ENEWSPF)–November 18, 2010. The William J. Clinton Foundation announced yesterday it has committed $1.5 million dollars in response to the cholera outbreak in Haiti. In recent weeks, the disease has claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people. As part of its immediate assistance, the Foundation is committing $1[Read More…]
Haiti Violence Hampering Cholera Response, UN and Partners Warn
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 November 2010 – The United Nations and its humanitarian partners in Haiti are urging an end to the violent demonstrations in Cap Haitien, which they say are seriously impeding efforts to respond to the rapidly escalating cholera outbreak. “We call upon all involved in these clearly orchestrated demonstrations[Read More…]
