NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 November 2010 – The United Nations mission in Haiti has deplored yesterday’s acts of violence against local and UN security forces during demonstrations in the cities of Cap-Haitien and Hinche, saying the riots, which resulted in several injuries, were politically motivated. “The way the events unfolded suggests that[Read More…]
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Haiti’s Cholera Cases Likely to Increase Significantly, UN Relief Official Says
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 November 2010 – As data collection improves in communities affected by the cholera outbreak in Haiti, the number of reported cases is expected to rise significantly, the top United Nations relief official there said today. Over 12,000 Haitians have so far been hospitalized and over 800 people have[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Launches $164 Million Appeal to Fight Deadly Cholera Outbreak
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–12 November 2010 – United Nations agencies and their partners today appealed for $164 million to support Haiti’s efforts to fight the deadly cholera outbreak that has already claimed several hundred lives in the small Caribbean nation. The funds sought for the Cholera Inter-Sector Response Strategy for Haiti launched[Read More…]
Nearly 10,000 Cholera Cases Reported in Haiti as Death Toll Rises – UN
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–10 November 2010 – Some 9,971 cases of cholera, including 643 deaths, have been confirmed in Haiti, the United Nations humanitarian office reported today, citing figures provide by the Government, which also said that cases of the disease have been identified in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Poor sanitary conditions in[Read More…]
UNICEF Assessing Needs After Hurricane Batters Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–8 November 2010 – Teams from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) are assessing the needs in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, and other areas hit by Hurricane Tomas and preparing to rush assistance to the affected areas. Heavy rain from the hurricane caused flooding in the country’s five southern[Read More…]
U.S. Assistance to Haiti Related to Hurricane Tomas and Cholera Outbreak, November 5, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2010. MR. TONER: Mark Ward from our Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, who is here to give us an update on U.S. efforts regarding Hurricane Tomas. Mark, over to you. MR. WARD: Thanks. We handed out some maps, right, and then – here it is as well[Read More…]
UN Calls for More Emergency Supplies as Tropical Storm Approaches Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–4 November 2010 – Emergency supplies and equipment are still needed to prepare for the fast-approaching tropical storm Tomas, which could affect up to half a million people in Haiti, the United Nations said today. The approaching storm may be the third humanitarian crisis that Haiti faces this year,[Read More…]
As Hurricane Blows Toward Haiti, UN Pre-Positions Humanitarian Supplies
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 November 2010 – Facing the possibility of landslides, flooding and washed-out roads and bridges if Haiti is hit by the full force of Hurricane Tomas, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners continue to dispatch urgent supplies to key areas on the island nation, a UN spokesman said[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Helping to Prepare for Impending Hurricane
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–2 November 2010 – The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti is preparing to help up to half a million people in the impoverished Caribbean nation who could potentially be affected by Hurricane Tomas. Over the last 24 hours, the mission, known as MINUSTAH, along with the Haitian Government[Read More…]
Haiti: UN Health Official Cautions Cholera Outbreak Not Yet Contained
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–27 October 2010 – A United Nations health official cautioned today that the cholera outbreak in Haiti is not yet contained and stressed the need to continue enhancing treatment, prevention and response preparedness measures even in areas that have not been affected by the epidemic. “I do not think[Read More…]
