By Natalie Miller | Grant Writer and Project Manager
Ever since the 2021 earthquake crumbled the walls of the Maniche Health Center, HEI/SBH has partnered with the Center, Build Health International, and W.K. Kellogg Foundation to restore access to care in this hard-to-reach area. While HEI/SBH works to rebuild the new clinic, our on-site support and mobile clinic offer primary care, preventive health screenings, and referrals to specialty services at SBH. In the last year, we have provided vital medical care in Maniche through nearly 12,000 patient visits.
Meet Rosebenette
Rosebenette, 38 years old, lives in Fond des Frais, a one-hour walk from the health center. This is her story:
We’ve been coming to the Maniche Center since 2006, for all our healthcare. After the earthquake, when I saw the building was destroyed, I lost hope. But when I was pregnant, I came [to the temporary location] for my prenatal appointments, and I found good quality care.
Eight months into my pregnancy, I learned I was going to have two little girls. I was worried, because of the country’s problems. But I decided to expect them with a happy heart. When my contractions started, I went to the hospital in Les Cayes to give birth because I didn’t want to need a Cesarean during labor and not be able to get one.
Ever since, I’ve been coming back here for care, along with the children. The twins are 18 days old now. They are lovely, and they laugh every time I play with them. Their father, Predilhomme, is very happy to have these two little girls. He always accompanies me to the Center.
Thank you to everyone who joined together to provide care in the community of Maniche. Without them we would have to go to Les Cayes for everything. I will be truly happy if the center can be reconstructed!
To learn more about HEI/SBH’s regional response to Haiti’s 2021 earthquake, visit this page.
Strength in Partnerships
HEI/SBH’s work would not be possible without the support of local and international partners. Last month, leaders from five organizations discussed the ways they are working in partnership to save lives and advance health care in Haiti. Click here to watch the webinar.
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