The Mombin Crochu Hospital is the only health care facility within many rugged miles of Mombin Crochu, Haiti and represents a vital life line to the 35,000+ population in and around that poor village. The hospital is owned and operated by the Haitian Government, however, due to the extremely depressed economy of the country, sufficient funds are not provided to adequately staff or maintain that facility. Without the help of VPI and a few other organizations, many necessary services and doctors would not be available and the villagers would suffer greatly.
Thanks to VPI and some other outside assistance, the hospital has dedicated doctors and staff committed to providing quality health care to the villagers. The staff not only provides professional medical care but are also involved at the community level in providing health education in the village and schools; family planning; HIV/AIDS & STDs treatment, awareness and screening; pre and post natal care; and other community services. With a little extra assistance they hope to initiate a mobile health clinic for those in outlying areas. Dr. Miles has undertaken the moringa project which includes establishing and operating moringa nurseries, distribution of the trees and education on moringa use and nutrition in the schools, churches and to the villagers.
Dr. Miles stated that without the help of VPI many of the services would not be available including doctors on staff, food for the patients, many drugs, community outreach programs as well as dental, surgical, and other specialized services made available through VPI visits to the village. With God’s guidance and your help Village Partners will continue to provide these much needed services, monitor and encourage additional government assistance and seek help from other organizations.
Dr. Miles
Mombin Crochu Hospital
