AGP Executive Report

Cholera Prevention Breakthrough: A Davidson Fellows winner, 18-year-old Isabel Garcia, found coral bacteria that could help block the cholera-causing germ Vibrio cholerae—3 of 4 coral strains showed promise, pointing to new ways to protect water sources. Nutrition Under Strain: The UN warns hunger is worsening as aid funding is cut, with Haiti facing fewer hot meals and rations amid escalating violence and a growing child malnutrition crisis. Deportation Risks to Health: Human Rights Watch reports the U.S. has deported hundreds of Haitians, including people with pending asylum claims, with little support on arrival—flights are landing in Cap-Haïtien as Port-au-Prince is too dangerous. Assassination Case Moves Forward: U.S. prosecutors say 18 suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were extradited to Miami for federal charges, as more arrests follow. Food & Wellness Tip: Bitter melon (momordica charantia) is highlighted as an easy-to-grow, traditional food linked to blood sugar support and antioxidant benefits. Public Health Science Note: New research links autism to shorter life expectancy, emphasizing the role of better primary care and community support.

Hunger Funding Crunch: The UN says Haiti’s nutrition plan needs $41M but is under 20% funded, with over a quarter-million children (6–59 months) expected to face acute malnutrition and nearly 94,000 at severe risk as violence and displacement disrupt food and care. Deportations & Health Risks: Human Rights Watch reports the U.S. has deported hundreds of Haitians since late July, including people with pending asylum claims, warning Haiti lacks capacity to protect returnees from violence or provide food and shelter—urging lawmakers to reinstate Temporary Protected Status. Immigration Policy Pressure on Families: A separate report highlights how ending TPS and expanding enforcement is harming access to work and stability for Haitian families in the U.S., with knock-on effects for health and basic needs. Medical Training Boost: In Gonaïves, La Providence Hospital has been granted university hospital status, allowing physician residencies to expand specialization access. Accountability in Haiti’s Crisis: Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse have been extradited to the U.S. for trial in Florida, a major step after years of delays amid insecurity.

Haiti Nutrition Crisis: The UN says Haiti’s child nutrition situation is worsening fast, with the Haiti Humanitarian Response Plan for nutrition only under 20% funded (about US$7.5M of US$41M) and over a quarter-million children (6–59 months) expected to face acute malnutrition, including nearly 94,000 severe cases that can be life-threatening. Haiti Health Workforce: In Gonaïves, La Providence Hospital has been upgraded to university hospital status, allowing medical residencies to expand specialist training capacity. US–Haiti Deportations & Health Risk: Human Rights Watch warns that after the US ended Haiti Temporary Protected Status, deportations have increased and returnees face threats with little support on arrival, including people with pending asylum claims. Haiti Care Access in the US: A new US study links autism (among Medicaid enrollees) to nearly 14 years shorter life expectancy, highlighting avoidable deaths tied to gaps in support and primary care. Haiti Justice & Public Health Context: Eighteen suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to Florida for trial, underscoring ongoing instability that strains health and safety systems. Immigration Enforcement Pressure: Reports also describe Haitian detainees facing prolonged ICE detention without bond hearings, raising concerns about stress and access to care.

Hospital Training Boost in Gonaïves: La Providence Hospital in Gonaïves has been granted university hospital status, allowing it to host physician residencies and expand specialization training as demand for postgraduate spots outpaces current capacity. Nutrition Crisis Urgency: The UN warns Haiti’s child nutrition situation is worsening, with the Haiti Humanitarian Response Plan needing $41M but funded at under 20%; over a quarter-million children (6–59 months) are expected to face acute malnutrition, including nearly 94,000 severe cases, as violence disrupts access to food and care. Malnutrition Projections by Area: A separate nutrition analysis flags where help is most urgently needed, estimating 253,725 children will suffer acute malnutrition (June 2026–May 2027) and noting displacement and armed-group violence are driving deterioration. US Immigration Pressure on Haitian Health Workers: A report describes Haitian nurses in the US going into hiding after TPS revocations, saying deportation fears are straining hospitals and nursing homes that rely on Haitian healthcare staff. Public Charge Legal Fight: California and other states sued to block a new US public charge rule that could deny green cards based on use of certain benefits, arguing it forces families to choose between healthcare and immigration security. Security and Elections: Chadian troops are arriving to strengthen Haiti’s UN-backed gang suppression force as Haiti prepares for elections amid ongoing insecurity and humanitarian strain.

Child Nutrition Crisis: The UN warns Haiti’s child malnutrition is worsening, with 253,725 children (6–59 months) projected to face acute malnutrition from June 2026 to May 2027, including nearly 94,000 severe cases, as violence disrupts food, healthcare, and treatment access. Humanitarian Funding Gap: The nutrition sector under Haiti’s Humanitarian Response Plan needs US$41M but is under 20% funded (about US$7.5M received), with UNICEF/FAO/WFP urging urgent support. Food Security Support: FAO is backing 13,000 vulnerable households (~65,000 people) in Artibonite, Centre, and Ouest with seeds and small livestock to restore local food production amid the ongoing crisis. Sexual Violence in Conflict: A new report highlights 5,500 sexual and gender-based violence incidents in Haiti in the first half of 2026, with collective rape making up most cases, as gangs use SGBV to control communities. Massacre Accountability: A human rights group details security failures around the Kenscoff massacre near Port-au-Prince, citing institutional gaps and warning that earlier action could have limited killings. US Healthcare Pressure from TPS: US policy changes removing Haitian TPS are forcing healthcare workers into hiding and straining hospitals and nursing homes that rely on them. Water Safety Concern: Reports say drinking water in Haiti is contaminated with lead at alarming levels, raising serious health risks.

Haiti Nutrition Crisis: The UN warns Haiti’s child malnutrition is worsening, with 253,725 children (6–59 months) projected to face acute malnutrition from June 2026 to May 2027, including nearly 94,000 severe cases, as violence disrupts food, healthcare, and treatment access. Food Security Support: FAO is backing 13,000 vulnerable households (about 65,000 people) in Artibonite, Centre, and Ouest with seeds and small livestock to help families restart local production amid acute food insecurity. Sexual Violence in Haiti: A new report highlights sexual and gender-based violence as a tool of criminal governance, citing 5,500+ SGBV incidents recorded in the first half of 2026, with 87% involving collective rape. Humanitarian Health Under Pressure: Displacement and overcrowding are driving disease risk; in flood-affected areas, officials report rising diarrhoea cases linked to unsafe water and sanitation. US Policy Impact on Haitian Health Workers: Haitian nurses and other healthcare workers in the US face job loss and deportation fears after TPS ends, adding strain to hospitals and nursing homes that rely on them. Local Safety and Accountability: A human rights group details security gaps around the Kenscoff massacre near Port-au-Prince, alleging institutional failures that may have limited killings.

Child Nutrition Crisis: The UN warns Haiti’s child malnutrition is worsening fast, with 253,725 children (6–59 months) projected to face acute malnutrition from June 2026 to May 2027, including nearly 94,000 severe cases, as violence disrupts food, health care, and treatment access. Humanitarian Funding Gap: The nutrition sector needs US$41M but is funded at under 20% (about US$7.5M received), with UN agencies urging urgent support. Food Security Support: FAO assistance is helping about 13,000 vulnerable households (~65,000 people) restart local farming in Artibonite, Centre, and Ouest through seeds and small livestock. Flood-Related Disease Risk: In flood-affected Rasuwa areas, health officials report rising diarrhoea and fever linked to unsafe water, poor sanitation, and overcrowding—an alert for disaster settings. Violence and Health Access: Reports highlight how gang violence drives displacement and leaves communities vulnerable to hunger and preventable illness. US Policy Pressure on Haitian Health Workers: In the US, Haitian nurses and other healthcare workers face instability after TPS ends, with hospitals warning of staffing strain.

Acute Malnutrition Alarm: Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health and Population, with UNICEF/FAO/WFP, projects worsening child malnutrition through June 2027—about 93,873 cases of severe acute malnutrition and 159,852 moderate cases—while violence and displacement (about 1.47 million displaced) are disrupting food and care access. Violence & SGBV: Sexual and gender-based violence is described as a daily weapon of gang control, with thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026 and collective rape reported as the majority of cases. Human Rights & Security Gaps: A new report details the Kenscoff massacre near Port-au-Prince, citing institutional failures and arguing timely security could have prevented or limited killings. Food Production Support: FAO funding is helping roughly 13,000 vulnerable households (about 65,000 people) restart local farming with seeds and small livestock across Artibonite, Centre, and Ouest. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together lab leaders, including Haiti, to strengthen surveillance and diagnostic coordination across the Caribbean. Deportation Pressure on Health Workers: Reports highlight how ending Haiti TPS in the U.S. is pushing healthcare workers into hiding and straining facilities that rely on them. Public Health Capacity: CARPHA lab networking efforts aim to improve how quickly health threats are detected and addressed across member states.**

Acute Malnutrition Alert: UNICEF, FAO and WFP warn that about 253,725 Haitian children ages 6–59 months could face acute malnutrition between June 2026 and May 2027, with nearly 94,000 severe cases—worsened by armed violence that disrupts food and care, especially in places like Cité Soleil and Cabaret. SGBV Under Gang Rule: A new report describes sexual and gender-based violence as a daily weapon of criminal governance, with thousands of incidents recorded in the first half of 2026 and collective rape making up most cases. Human Rights & Security Gaps: A human rights network details the Kenscoff massacre near Port-au-Prince, saying “timely” security action could have prevented or reduced killings, while pointing to institutional failures. Food Production Support: FAO support is helping about 13,000 vulnerable households (around 65,000 people) restart farming in Artibonite, Centre and Ouest with seeds and livestock. Deportation Pressure on Health: Coverage links Trump’s Haitian deportation push and TPS ending to healthcare staffing strain in the U.S., raising concerns for patient care. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados focused on strengthening Caribbean lab networking and readiness to detect and respond to health threats. Training & Care Access: Haiti’s State University of Haiti opens registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), aiming to expand advanced nursing practice.

Humanitarian Food & Farming: FAO emergency support is reaching 13,000 vulnerable Haitian households (about 65,000 people) in Artibonite, Centre, and Ouest with seeds and livestock to restart local food production. Water Safety: Haiti’s drinking water is reported to be contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average readings far above WHO limits—raising risks for hypertension, kidney damage, and serious effects on the nervous system. Emergency Health Systems: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center is holding a World First Aid Day planning session to strengthen the emergency response chain, improve call handling, and upgrade medical equipment. Nutrition & Health Aid: The UAE released $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti, including food, shelter materials, medicines, and WASH support for displaced and vulnerable families. Community Voice in Agriculture: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are demanding a direct role in shaping a proposed $47.9M agriculture investment, pushing for local input on irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together Caribbean lab leaders, including Haiti, to strengthen surveillance and diagnostic coordination for faster outbreak detection. Immigration & Health Access: In the U.S., Haitian TPS loss is linked to disrupted legal work and services, while families face added stress from enforcement actions and uncertainty about what comes next.

Immigration & Health: Haitian honors student Pierre Damas Bel’s death in Springfield, Ohio has sparked outrage after he lost TPS and was fitted with an ICE ankle monitor that reportedly disrupted his life and led to bullying; community groups are calling for an end to punitive monitoring and for safer, humane treatment of Haitian families. Public Health & Water Safety: Haiti’s drinking water is reported to be contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average concentrations far above WHO limits—raising risks for hypertension, heart and kidney problems, and serious effects on the nervous system. Emergency Care Capacity: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center held a World First Aid Day planning session focused on strengthening the emergency response chain, reorganizing call handling, and improving equipment for faster care. Humanitarian Aid (Health/WASH): The UAE released $10 million in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti, including food, shelter, medicines, medical supplies, and support for water, sanitation, and hygiene. Community Voice in Agriculture: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ organizations are pushing for direct involvement in shaping a proposed $47.9M agriculture project—aiming to improve irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets so health and livelihoods can stabilize. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together Caribbean lab leaders, including Haiti, to strengthen surveillance, diagnostics, and readiness for health threats.

Water Safety: Drinking water in Haiti is reported to be contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average concentrations far above WHO limits, raising risks for hypertension, heart and kidney problems, and serious effects on the nervous system. Emergency Care: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center says it is reorganizing the emergency response chain to improve call reception, coordination, and emergency medical processing, with plans to invest in equipment. Health Systems & Training: The State University of Haiti opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), requiring a nursing license and advanced nursing training. Food & Nutrition: A papaya harvest update highlights support for Haitian farmers, including guidance on crop management and harvest timing for improved quality. Community Health & Access: Farmers and rural leaders are pushing for a bigger role in a proposed $47.9M agriculture project, arguing that local input is key to sustainable irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Regional Lab Preparedness: CARPHA held a workshop to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness and faster detection of health threats, including participation from Haiti. Humanitarian Aid: The UAE released $10M in emergency humanitarian aid for Haiti, including food, shelter, medicines, and support for water, sanitation, and hygiene. Security & Health Access: A report says gangs control much of Port-au-Prince and that even senior security officials have been targeted, with healthcare access disrupted by violence.

Lead in Drinking Water: Haiti’s drinking water shows alarming lead levels, with averages around 65 micrograms per liter and peaks near 90, far above WHO’s 10—linked to lead pipes, polluted groundwater, and weak water-quality rules. Emergency Response Strengthening: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center marked World First Aid Day by planning to reorganize emergency call reception and coordination nationwide, alongside new medical equipment for faster care. Humanitarian Aid for Health Needs: The UAE released $10 million in emergency aid for Haiti, including food, shelter, medicines, medical supplies, and WASH support, with priority for internally displaced people and vulnerable groups. Farmers Demand a Healthier Food System: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ organizations are pushing for a direct role in a $47.9M agriculture project to improve irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets—aiming for more sustainable local results. Nursing Training Access: The State University of Haiti opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), with applications running Sept. 15 to Oct. 2. Border Health Monitoring: Dominican officials say there’s no sign of anthrax detected locally, while they coordinate with Haiti on new restrictions at the border. ICE Detention Impacts Families: A Haitian father was detained minutes after Head Start drop-off in North Park, leaving his toddler with an emergency contact—highlighting how enforcement actions can disrupt child safety and care.

Lead in Drinking Water: Haiti’s drinking water is reportedly contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average concentrations around 65 µg/L and peaks near 90 µg/L—far above the WHO limit—raising risks like hypertension, cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and neurotoxicity. Emergency Care Strengthening: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center marked World First Aid Day with plans to reorganize emergency response across departments, improve call reception and coordination, and invest in medical equipment to speed care. Nursing Training Access: The State University of Haiti (UEH) opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), with applications running Sept. 15–Oct. 2. Agriculture & Nutrition Security: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are demanding a direct role in shaping a proposed $47.9M agriculture project, pushing for better irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and market access. Humanitarian Aid for Health & WASH: The UAE announced $10M in emergency aid for Haiti, including food, shelter, medicines, medical supplies, and WASH support for displaced and vulnerable families. First Aid & Health Systems: Haiti’s emergency response chain is getting attention as stakeholders discuss how to make the system more resilient amid ongoing insecurity. Deportation Pressure on Health: In the U.S., Haitian TPS changes are driving fear and disruption for Haitian communities, with media coverage highlighting the health and wellbeing toll of uncertainty and removal. Public Health Alerts Across Borders: Dominican officials say anthrax concerns linked to Haiti are being handled through preventive surveillance, with no detected cases in the Dominican Republic so far. Education for Caregivers: Registration is open for advanced nursing training, aiming to build Haiti’s long-term healthcare capacity.

Lead in Drinking Water: Haiti’s drinking water is reported to contain dangerously high lead levels, with averages around 65 micrograms per liter and peaks near 90—well above WHO’s 10—linked to aging infrastructure, groundwater pollution, and weak water-quality rules, raising risks from hypertension and heart problems to kidney damage and nerve harm. Emergency Response Strengthening: On World First Aid Day, Haiti’s National Ambulance Center (CAN) met stakeholders to improve emergency call reception and coordination nationwide, and to invest in medical equipment for faster, better care during crises. Humanitarian Aid for Health & WASH: The UAE released $10 million in urgent humanitarian support for Haiti via the Emirates Red Crescent, targeting food, shelter, medicines, medical supplies, and water, sanitation, and hygiene—prioritizing internally displaced people and other vulnerable groups. Journalism Under Threat: The Committee to Protect Journalists urged Haitian authorities to secure the release of veteran journalist Wesly Renaud Jean, abducted in Delmas 31 with kidnappers reportedly demanding ransom. Health Risks After Displacement: Flood survivors in crowded holding centers face water shortages and poor sanitation, increasing disease risk as families struggle to access timely treatment. Ambulance & Disaster Readiness: Haiti’s emergency system planning also highlights the need for stronger, department-wide coordination as displacement and insecurity strain health services.

Humanitarian Aid: The UAE, via the Emirates Red Crescent, announced $10 million in urgent support for Haiti, including food, shelter, healthcare, medicines, and water/sanitation supplies for internally displaced people and vulnerable groups. Disease Watch: Dominican health authorities say there are no confirmed anthrax cases, but they’ve boosted preventive surveillance after Haiti investigated 13 suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Grand’Anse; officials stress it’s not a public health emergency. Mental Health & Immigration Health Impacts: In Ohio, the death of Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel has sparked grief and outrage after his family links his suicide to distress and alleged bullying tied to an ICE GPS ankle monitor. Safety & Public Health in Displacement: Flood survivors in crowded holding centres report water shortages and poor sanitation, raising the risk of fever and disease while access to timely care remains limited. Security & Health Access: Haitian journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted in Port-au-Prince; CPJ says kidnappers demanded ransom and provided proof of life, highlighting how insecurity disrupts community wellbeing. Elections & Community Risk: Haiti’s planned elections face skepticism from LGBT+ activists due to gang control in Port-au-Prince, which could block safe voting and access to basic services.