AGP Executive Report

Gang Violence & Public Health: A deadly gang raid in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, left at least 47 people dead and 22 injured, with residents accusing authorities of failing to protect them despite attacks near a police station and repeated promises of security. Maternal & Emergency Care Access: A Haitian woman’s death after a long ambulance trip in the Northwest region was distorted online by an AI-generated image, pulling attention away from serious gaps in emergency medical services. Community Sanitation: Gonaïves launched “Katye Pa m Pi Pwòp,” a pilot waste-management cleanup in five neighborhoods to improve regular garbage collection and reduce street dumping. Vision Care Impact: KeraLink International reported surpassing four million lives impacted through expanded eye-care programs, aiming to strengthen local vision health systems. Immigration Pressure on Health Workers: U.S. TPS changes and deportations are raising concerns about staffing shortages in health and long-term care, with Haitian workers among those affected. Policy & Access to Care: A U.S. judge rolled back a nationality-based visa ban affecting Haiti and others, potentially easing barriers for families and caregivers seeking legal pathways.

Gang Violence & Public Health: Overnight raids in Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince left at least 47 dead and 22 injured, with residents reporting burned homes, abductions, and bodies found near the police station—another blow to already fragile access to care and safe shelter. Massacre in a Church: A separate “night of terror” attack inside a church sheltering displaced people reportedly killed at least 40 in execution-style killings, with dozens wounded and some missing. Deportations Strain Health Systems: In the U.S., DHS says the first post-TPS deportation flight to Haiti included people with serious criminal records; advocates warn this will worsen instability and healthcare staffing gaps as Haitians lose work authorization and jobs. TPS Fallout in Communities: Reports from Springfield, Ohio describe ICE detentions and ankle monitors after TPS ended, raising fears for families’ wellbeing and continuity of care. Aid Delivery Shift: The U.S. is moving more foreign aid toward faith-based groups, a change that could reshape how health and humanitarian services reach crisis zones. Misinformation Risk: An AI-generated image distorted the death of a pregnant woman in Haiti’s northwest, distracting from urgent emergency medical service problems.

Violence & Public Safety: A gang raid in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, killed at least 30 people, with rights groups warning of mass killings, rapes, arson, and kidnappings as thousands flee; officials say security forces are on high alert and reinforcements are being deployed. Emergency Care & Misinformation: An AI-generated image distorted the death of a 32-year-old pregnant woman in Haiti’s Northwest, pulling attention away from serious gaps in emergency medical services and rural access to care. TPS Fallout for Health Workers: In the U.S., Haitians losing Temporary Protected Status face job loss and instability, worsening shortages in nursing and long-term care staffing—especially in facilities that rely on foreign-born workers. ICE Enforcement in the Diaspora: ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians in Springfield, Ohio after TPS ended, leaving families anxious and communities bracing for further removals. Immigration Policy Court Update: A U.S. judge struck down a Trump-era plan to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, restoring case-by-case review—an important shift for Haitian families seeking reunification. Community Health Support: Volunteers in the U.S. packed thousands of meals for shipment to Haiti, citing severe hunger levels and the need for hospital-linked food aid.

ICE Detentions in Springfield: ICE has begun targeting and detaining Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, with at least 29 held as of Friday, after TPS ended for about 330,000 Haitians. Electronic Monitoring: Haitians in Ohio are also reporting ankle monitors and fear of being forced back, even while asylum and work permits remain active. Deportation Flight to Haiti: A first large deportation flight since TPS ended landed in Cap-Haïtien, with activists warning arrests are ramping up and many deportees’ fates remain unclear. Court Win on Visas: A US judge struck down Trump’s 75-country immigrant visa suspension, saying it was contrary to law and not allowed to deny visas based on nationality alone. UN Health Support Funding: The US notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward UN dues, including $125 million for peacekeeping operations in Haiti and the DRC. Hunger Relief in Haiti: Volunteers in St. Louis packed thousands of meals for Haiti, citing life-threatening hunger affecting many families. Ebola Response Aid: Direct Relief shipped PPE and medicines, including support tied to the DRC Ebola response, and funded a solar microgrid for a Haitian hospital.

Deportations & Health Access: The first ICE deportation flight to Haiti since TPS ended landed in Cap-Haïtien with about 161–170 people, as Port-au-Prince remains too dangerous for regular flights; activists warn arrests and removals are ramping up, raising fears for families already facing limited health care and gang violence. Legal Pressure on Immigration: A U.S. federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s 75-country immigrant visa ban as “contrary to law,” potentially reopening case-by-case pathways for some applicants. Humanitarian Support for Haiti: Volunteers in St. Louis packed thousands of meals for Haiti, citing severe hunger levels and routing shipments toward hospitals. Global Health Funding: Direct Relief reported major medical shipments, including PPE and supplies for the DRC Ebola response, plus a solar microgrid grant for a Haitian community hospital. UN Funding Watch: The U.S. notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward UN dues, including $125 million for peacekeeping operations in Haiti and the DRC. Local Wellness & Community: Haiti Health Promise’s meal packathon highlights ongoing nutrition needs while community groups keep filling gaps.

Food Security: Volunteers in St. Louis packed thousands of meals for Haiti through the Feed Milot Haiti Food Packathon, with organizers warning many Haitians are facing life-threatening hunger and often eating only once every two to three days. Public Health & Aid Logistics: Direct Relief reported major medical shipments this week, including PPE and supplies for the DRC Ebola response and a solar microgrid grant for Petit Trou Community Hospital and Health Center in Haiti—aimed at keeping care running during outages. Immigration Pressure on Health Systems: A first large ICE deportation flight to Haiti since TPS ended landed in Cap-Haïtien with about 161–170 people, while rights groups warn returns could accelerate arrests and strain already fragile services. Legal/Policy Ripple Effects: A U.S. judge struck down a Trump administration ban on immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it was “contrary to law,” potentially affecting family reunification pathways that many Haitian patients rely on for support. Global Funding Context: The U.S. notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward UN dues, including $125 million for peacekeeping operations in Haiti and the DRC—relevant for stability that underpins health access.

Deportations & Public Health: The first large U.S. deportation flight after the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) landed in Cap-Haïtien with about 160–170 people, as Port-au-Prince remains too dangerous for regular flights due to gang violence; rights groups warn returns could accelerate arrests and destabilize families already facing lost work, disrupted care, and heightened risk of violence. Immigration Policy Shock: A U.S. judge struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, ruling it was “contrary to law,” which could reopen some pathways for affected families. UN Funding & Aid Capacity: The U.S. notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward UN dues, including $125 million for peacekeeping operations in Haiti and the DRC—an issue that matters for humanitarian support and health services. Ebola Preparedness Support: Direct Relief shipped medical aid and PPE, including a major shipment tied to the Ebola response in eastern DRC, while also funding a solar microgrid for a Haitian community hospital.

Deportations & Public Health: The first U.S. deportation flight after the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) landed in Cap-Haïtien with 161–170 Haitians, as Port-au-Prince remains too dangerous for regular flights due to gang control; rights groups warn arrests and family disruption are ramping up, with many fearing retaliation and limited access to care. Healthcare Aid & Ebola Readiness: Direct Relief reported major medical shipments this week, including PPE and medicines tied to the Ebola response in the DRC, plus solar power support for a Haitian hospital/health center—highlighting how power and supplies are still lifesaving. Gender-Based Violence Support: Action Against Hunger described EU-funded mental health and protective services for people affected by gender-based violence in Haiti, including support for survivors trying to escape abuse. UN Funding Signals for Health Systems: The U.S. notified Congress it plans to pay $850 million toward UN dues, including $125 million for peacekeeping operations in Haiti and the DRC—an important signal for stability efforts that can affect health access. Immigration Policy Shockwaves: A judge struck down a broad U.S. immigrant visa ban, but TPS-related uncertainty continues to hit Haitian families’ jobs and healthcare access.

Deportations & Public Health: The first U.S. deportation flight after the end of Haiti’s TPS landed in Cap-Haïtien with about 160+ people, as Haiti braces for far larger returns and Port-au-Prince remains too dangerous for commercial flights—raising urgent concerns for access to care, safety, and continuity for families. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: New York City says federal rules forced job separations for Haitian workers, while schools and community groups prepare for Haitian students and families facing lost work authorization, fear of detention, and reduced routine health access. Haiti Security & Health Systems: The OAS says Haiti needs more support to fight gangs and secure routes for elections, with public safety directly tied to whether people can reach services like clinics and hospitals. Gender-Based Violence Support: Action Against Hunger, with EU funding, is expanding mental health and protective services for survivors of gender-based violence in Haiti, including help for people forced into unsafe displacement conditions. Ebola Finance Warning: A new call highlights that global health emergencies like Ebola still struggle with underfunded relief mechanisms, with the IMF’s Ebola support fund described as empty.

TPS & Deportations: A U.S. congressman urged the Trump administration to reinstate Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after a visit to Port-au-Prince, citing widespread violence, mass displacement, hunger, and collapsed services. ICE Actions: The U.S. resumed deportations to Haiti with a large flight landing in Cap-Haïtien, and activists say arrests are ramping up as people lose TPS and asylum protections. Health & Care Strain: In the U.S., families and healthcare providers report growing pressure as Haitian TPS holders—many working as caregivers and nursing assistants—lose work authorization, disrupting support for patients and daily life. Local Impact in Florida: In Miami’s Little Haiti, residents describe a tense, quieter neighborhood as fear of deportation rises. Elections & Security in Haiti: The OAS says Haiti needs more help to fight gangs and secure routes ahead of the Dec. 13 elections, including voter registration support and funding for a UN-backed gang suppression force. Community Support: NYC schools and organizations are preparing to support Haitian students and families as TPS ends and enforcement fears affect attendance and routine care.

TPS & Haitian Health Access: In Florida and beyond, the end of Temporary Protected Status is pushing Haitian families to avoid work, clinics, and even school—while Haitian caregivers and nursing assistants are being removed from the healthcare workforce, adding strain to already-stretched services. Deportation Pressure on Families: A Minnesota Haitian community describes a sudden surge in urgent needs for housing, food, and healthcare as legal protection ends and fear of deportation rises. Local Impact in Little Haiti (Miami): After TPS ended, Little Haiti’s daily life slowed as residents stayed home to avoid exposure, with community life and routines disrupted. Haiti Security & Elections: The OAS says Haiti needs more help to fight gangs and secure routes for the Dec. 13 election, and it backed voter registration and identification efforts. ID System Funding: Japan and the OAS signed a $3M deal to expand Haiti’s biometric ID and update the electoral registry. Case Watch (Pittsburgh): Police closed their probe into the death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel in federal custody; findings were sent to the district attorney for review. Nutrition Story: Denise’s recovery from severe acute malnutrition highlights how early referral and hospital treatment can save infants when food systems collapse. Community Care & Support: NYC schools and partners are preparing for Haitian students and families as TPS termination increases fear of enforcement and family separation.

Immigration & Health Access: Haiti’s TPS end is rippling into care in the U.S., with Haitian caregivers and nursing assistants losing work authorization and leaving facilities and families scrambling—Reuters reports a Haitian aide terminated after TPS ended, highlighting how sudden staffing gaps can strain health services. Local Impact in the U.S.: In New York, schools and community groups say Haitian families are hesitating to return to routines like medical visits and summer programs as fears of detention rise. Public Safety & Elections in Haiti: The OAS says Haiti needs urgent help to fight gangs and secure routes for the Dec. 13 election, calling for more personnel and funding for a UN-backed gang suppression force and faster voter registration. Health & Maternal Care in Port-au-Prince: A report from MSF-supported Isaïe Jeanty Maternity describes women facing deadly barriers to care, including postpartum eclampsia cases arriving barely conscious. ID & Election Readiness: Japan and the OAS signed a $3M deal to expand Haiti’s biometric ID system, including 350,000 new cards and updates to the electoral registry.

Haiti Elections & Security: The OAS says Haiti needs more help to fight gangs and secure routes to the airport and seaport ahead of Dec. 13 elections, urging faster voter registration and identification as violence has displaced 1.5 million people. Women’s Health in Port-au-Prince: In Port-au-Prince, women say reaching doctors, contraceptives, prenatal care, and post–sexual assault treatment is increasingly dangerous; MSF-supported maternity care is seeing severe complications like postpartum eclampsia. TPS Fallout Hitting Care: In the U.S., Haitian TPS terminations are disrupting healthcare staffing: Reuters reports Haitian caregivers losing work authorization, leaving patients and families strained as the system already struggles. Care Access Under Pressure: A separate report warns some lawfully present immigrants could lose Medicare coverage, including people from Haiti, raising fears of delayed or missed care. Aid Workers Under Fire: UN marks World Humanitarian Day warning drones and shrinking humanitarian space are putting aid teams at record risk, with hundreds killed and many injured or kidnapped. Medical Safety & Scams: UK advises against IVF, fertility treatment, and surrogacy in Nigeria due to reports of “miracle baby” fake births and legal risks for children brought to the UK.

Haiti Election & Security: A high-level OAS-led delegation with CARICOM is in Haiti to push political dialogue, election preparations, and “human security” as armed gangs still control large areas, especially around Port-au-Prince. Mental Health & Displacement: In Haiti, displacement is driving severe psychological distress for women and girls, with Action Against Hunger reporting huge gaps in access to mental health services. TB Prevention for People Living With HIV: A new real-world study using data from Haiti and five other countries finds TB preventive treatment lowers TB illness and deaths for people with HIV, especially when started soon after entering HIV care. TPS Fallout & Health Workforce Risks: In the U.S., Haitian TPS terminations are disrupting healthcare jobs, including nursing homes that warn of staffing shortages and reduced care for frail elderly residents. Press Freedom in Crises: A UNESCO report highlights how trusted journalism can save lives in disasters by improving accountability and helping communities access aid. Humanitarian Worker Safety: World Humanitarian Day spotlights record attacks on aid workers and the shrinking “humanitarian space” that makes protection harder.

TPS Fallout for Haitian Health Workers: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that abruptly ending Temporary Protected Status could force the firing of hundreds of Haitian workers, with major knock-on effects for healthcare staffing and care for seniors. Community Mental Health in Haiti: A new EU-supported report highlights how displacement in Haiti is driving severe psychological distress for women and girls, with limited access to health services. TB Prevention Works for People Living with HIV: A real-world study using program data from Haiti and five other countries found TB preventive treatment lowers TB disease and death risk, especially when started soon after entering HIV care. Haiti Reintegration Plan Under Scrutiny: A viral satire piece and multiple accounts from Haitian migrants describe fear of gang violence, weak services, and lack of concrete support as TPS ends. Regional Diplomacy for Haiti Elections: An OAS-led delegation with CARICOM is visiting Haiti to discuss security, elections, and humanitarian recovery amid ongoing insecurity around Port-au-Prince. Prosthetics Access Expands (with Haiti Pause): The Victoria Hand Project says it had to suspend work in Haiti due to unrest, but is expanding 3D-printed prosthetics capacity across other regions.

TPS Fallout in Haiti-Linked Communities: A viral satire is spotlighting how Haiti’s officials are responding to the end of Temporary Protected Status, while Haitian families in the U.S. face uncertainty over housing, jobs, health care, and safety. Healthcare Workforce Pressure: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and nursing home leaders warn that ending TPS will force rapid layoffs of Haitian direct-care workers, threatening care for frail seniors. TB Prevention for People Living With HIV: A new real-world study across Haiti and five other countries finds TB preventive treatment lowers TB illness and deaths for people with HIV, especially when started soon after entering HIV care. Local Health Relief in Haiti: Haiti’s health coverage includes WFP support for children and breastfeeding women with fortified flour, and a major dialysis cost cut at OFATMA Hospital in Les Cayes. Haiti Registration for Elections: The Provisional Electoral Council lists new operational voter registration centers in the West, aiming to bring services closer to people ahead of upcoming elections. Humanitarian System Gap: A UN-focused piece argues volunteers are essential in crises but are often left out of planning and funding.