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Fontaine Hospital Faces Crisis Amid Cholera Surge in Haiti

5/22/2025

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In the heart of gang-ridden Cite Soleil, Port-au-Prince, the lone beacon of hope is Fontaine Hospital. Founder Jose Ulysse reveals a troubling surge in cholera and malnutrition, fueled by rampant violence and displacement. With dwindling US aid and relentless gang threats, the hospital's struggle underscores the dire healthcare crisis facing the most vulnerable.

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Story summary

In the heart of gang-ridden Cite Soleil, Port-au-Prince, the lone beacon of hope is Fontaine Hospital. Founder Jose Ulysse reveals a troubling surge in cholera and malnutrition, fueled by rampant violence and displacement. With dwindling US aid and relentless gang threats, the hospital's struggle underscores the dire healthcare crisis facing the most vulnerable.