Konbit Sante: Cap-Haitien Health Partnership

05/27/2026

Thank you to the Hampton Area Rotary Club for welcoming Perry Newman to speak about the work of Konbit Sante in northern Haiti. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share more about the challenges Haitian communities are facing and the power of partnership, collaboration, and long-term commitment in strengthening healthcare systems.

A huge thank you to the Rotary members for your engagement, thoughtful questions, and commitment to service above self. 💛

05/18/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the news that our beloved friend, supporter, advisor, and founding Executive Director, Nate Nickerson, passed away at his home in Maine on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after a brief illness.

Nate’s contributions to Konbit Sante are too numerous to capture. His greatest legacy, however, will live on in the thousands of lives he touched through decades of dedicated service to the people of northern Haiti.

Nate’s creativity, his enthusiasm, his persistence, his resourcefulness, and his expertise across many disciplines enabled him to contribute to the well-being of patients throughout the north, and to the improvement of healthcare systems at hospitals and clinics large and small, public and private.

Simply put, Konbit Sante would not be what it is today without Nate. His vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment helped build the foundation of this organization and shaped its mission over many years. In the weeks and months ahead, we will share more about Nate’s extraordinary life, his lasting impact, and the ways we plan to honor his memory.

For now, we remain committed to continuing the work to which Nate devoted so much of his life: improving the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families in northern Haiti. We can think of no more meaningful tribute to Nate than carrying that work forward with the same compassion, integrity, determination, and sense of purpose that he embodied every day.

03/31/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿?

For our partners in northern Haiti, this is not theoretical. It shapes care every single day.

Electricity is what makes healthcare possible. It powers equipment, keeps vaccines safe, ensures clean water, sterilizes instruments, and allows care to continue through the night. Without it, care does not just slow down. It stops.

Globally, 𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. We see what that means in real time.

At Justinien University Hospital, electrical fires have destroyed entire departments and staff housing. At Serving Sante, power is still not reliable overnight. Their water system depends on electricity. Their equipment depends on electricity. When the power goes out, everything changes.

As Dr. Nelly Osias shared:
“𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘦𝘭, 𝘯𝘰 𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘺. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴… 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴.”

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝘄𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀. When solar power was introduced at Serving Sante, care improved immediately. Less reliance on diesel. Lower costs. More stability. But the system is still not enough to meet growing demand. Critical gaps remain.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲. Not just installing solar, but strengthening entire systems so care can happen safely and consistently.

Because when power is reliable, everything changes. Lives are saved. Staff can work safely. Communities can trust care will be there when they need it.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 $𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝘂𝗿 $𝟲𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.

Help us close the gap and keep care powered.

👉 Donate now: https://konbitsante.org/civi/contribute/transact/?reset=1&id=1

03/20/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽. In northern Haiti, the national grid has been offline for years. Hospitals and clinics rely on generators, solar systems, and hybrid infrastructure to keep essential services running.

That means:
• Oxygen concentrators
• Surgical lighting
• Refrigeration for medications
• Maternal and emergency care

All depend on reliable power systems that are often built and maintained locally, under challenging conditions.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴:

📅𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧

You will hear from:

𝗗𝗿. 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗢𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀 – Medical Director and OBGYN at Serving Santé Hospital, sharing frontline insight into how infrastructure impacts patient care every day

𝗛𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗧𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗿 – Engineer and longtime Konbit Sante volunteer, focused on designing practical, resilient energy and water systems

Together, they will explore:
• Why reliable electricity is essential for safe care
• The role solar energy can play in clinical settings
• The realities of building and maintaining infrastructure in Haiti
• How partnerships are strengthening health systems across the region

This is a behind-the-scenes look at the systems that make healthcare possible, especially in places where nothing can be taken for granted.

👉 Reserve your spot:

When the Grid Fails: The Importance of Infrastructure in Providing Healthcare in Northern Haiti – Zoom, Thu Mar 26, 2026 - Reliable electricity is one of the most important—and least visible—parts of safe medical care. In northern Haiti, where the national grid has been offline for years, hosp...

03/04/2026

As we begin our 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶, we’re reflecting on what has made reliable, high-quality care possible through countless crises and challenges.

Again and again, the answer is clear: 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴, 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

One of the most urgent needs—now more than ever—is 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆. Since 2021, when national power stopped, 𝗖𝗮𝗽-𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱. Homes, clinics, and hospitals rely on generators and solar systems. When fuel runs short or prices rise, many go days without electricity.

For healthcare facilities, unstable power means:
• 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲
• 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸
• 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱
• 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀
• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁

At Justinien University Hospital, the pediatric service has maintained uninterrupted care because Konbit Sante upgraded and continually monitors its solar systems. But our other partner sites urgently need repairs, expansions, and maintenance to keep their lights—and lifesaving equipment—on.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
A child’s oxygen concentrator only works if the 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗻.
A vaccine stays safe only if the 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱.
A surgeon operates safely only when the 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

As part of our 25th-anniversary commitment, we’re prioritizing improvements that reduce costs, strengthen resilience, and ensure uninterrupted care.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.

Throughout March, we’ll share stories, onsite photos, and a mid-month webinar so you can see exactly how your support strengthens northern Haiti’s health system.

Thank you for standing with the clinicians and families of northern Haiti.

02/17/2026

𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀! Their expertise in business development, digital strategy, organizational leadership, and international partnerships will help guide our next decade of impact in northern Haiti.

At the same time, we offer deep gratitude to two longtime board members—𝗗𝗿. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲́𝗺𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲 and 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗲́, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗥𝗡—who are stepping down after years of dedicated service. Both remain trusted advisors and strong supporters of our mission.

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀!

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗽𝘂𝘆 / Business Leader & Community Advocate (Cap-Haitien)
Owner of Auberge du Picolet, Regine brings strong civic leadership and engagement through her work with the Chamber of Commerce of the North.

𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 / Strategic Leader in Communications & Organizational Growth
A global communicator and strategist with experience at Fairchild Semiconductor and in the architecture/engineering sector, Fran brings a deep personal commitment to maternal and child health.

𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗟𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵 / Digital Strategy & Innovation Expert
Director of Enterprise Strategy at Delta Air Lines and former Bain consultant, Mike strengthens our capacity in digital transformation, AI, and long-term strategic planning.

𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿, 𝗠𝗗 / Pediatrician & Leader in Medical Education
A pediatrician with extensive experience in clinical care and training nationwide, Dr. Pelletier led the Haitian Pediatric Association for 11 years and now practices at Espoir Hospital.

𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲́𝗺𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲, 𝗠𝗗
A leader in reproductive health and family planning, Dr. Telémaque has directed national programs for UNFPA and Jhpiego. She began working with Konbit Sante in 2008 and served as our in-country director from 2010–2012, making a lasting impact on maternal health initiatives.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰 𝗔𝗹𝗰𝗶𝗺𝗲́, 𝗠𝗦𝗡, 𝗥𝗡
Currently with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP), Manuchca previously served as a nurse instructor, clinical preceptor, and wound care specialist with Konbit Sante after the 2010 earthquake. A board member since 2016, she continues to support our mission with unwavering dedication.

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘣𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘒𝘰𝘯𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘚𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦.”
— Perry Newman, Executive Director

Together—with new voices joining us and longtime leaders continuing to guide us—we’re building a stronger, more resilient future for the communities we serve in northern Haiti.

Thank you for being part of our Konbit.

01/19/2026

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!

Inside, you’ll find powerful impact stories, beautiful photography, and moments that capture what partnership, persistence, and local leadership has made possible in Cap-Haitien. From critical milestones to the everyday work that quietly saves lives, this report reflects a year of real progress — even in the face of extraordinary challenges.

We are deeply grateful to our supporters and donors who made this year of impact possible. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to explore the report and and to experience the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a difference.

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:
https://konbitsante.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/KS-Annual-Report-2025-Online.pdf

12/31/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲? 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗱, 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. But too many women and children are still waiting for health care.

When USAID funding was cut, our maternal and child health program at Hôpital Fort Saint Michel lost 60% of its support. We’ve been able to keep operating at 40% — but that’s not enough. Women and children deserve 100%.

Your gift today helps fill the gap. It means more vaccinations, more safe births, and more healthy families.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝘁—𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆. One quick gift today = more smiles!

Together, we can keep the joy coming!

12/18/2025

We’re happy to be part of this lovely holiday gathering and hope you’ll stop by. Nan Nickerson will be at the market on behalf of Konbit Sante, with beautiful Haitian metalwork.

📍 CBD Diamond St location
🗓️ This Saturday
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Come say hello—we’d love to see you there!

We’re opening up the roastery to celebrate the season with some of our favorite local makers, friends, and collaborators. Come sip, shop, and connect with a lineup that spans books, chocolate, botanicals, metalwork, baskets, art, and more.

✨ Featured makers:
Novella Books ()
Wildflower Design and Craft ( )
Jenny Hesseltine
OurShelves ()
Dean’s Sweets ( )
Planet Botanicals ( )
Ebenezer Akakpo ( )
Ange (Rwandese baskets)
Kombit Sante (Haitian metalwork)

12/18/2025

Konbit Sante board member and pediatrician 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 recently returned from Haiti, where he visited 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 (𝗝𝗨𝗛) to reconnect with colleagues, observe the renovated pediatric ward, and assess how Konbit Sante can continue strengthening pediatric care in northern Haiti.

During his visit, Adam rounded with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻, JUH’s Attending Faculty Pediatrician. She leads dozens of learners while managing a high-volume service with limited resources. Adam described her as “a true servant leader”—decisive, encouraging, and deeply committed to her patients and trainees.

Looking ahead, Dr. Muscadin has asked for structured training to improve rapid response for critically ill children. Adam and Konbit Sante’s Country Director, 𝗧𝗲𝘇𝗶𝘁𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗲, are now planning an 𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗧 (𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁) course for nurses and residents, using a proven WHO framework.

Since Adam’s last visit, the pediatric ward has visibly changed—brighter rooms, murals, and a more welcoming environment. But what stood out most was the people.

“𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩,” Adam shared. Yet many complete their training with no salaried positions available, risking a major loss to Haiti’s healthcare system. In this context, Konbit Sante’s steady presence matters. Adam described us as the organization residents trust for guidance, advocacy, and support.

Daily care still requires ingenuity: oxygen split between newborns, babies sharing beds, infant IDs made from tape. These realities highlight both creativity and need—where modest, high-impact support can be transformative.

Today, JUH’s pediatric service is seen as a 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶. Not perfect. But progressing—because of sustained partnership.

As we enter the final weeks of our 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻, we’re grateful to everyone who helps make this work possible. If you’re able, please consider a year-end gift to sustain this momentum.

With gratitude,
The Konbit Sante Team