January 3, 2025
Amid a humanitarian and security crisis, the Haitian government, led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of an oxygen production unit at La Paix University Hospital (HUP) in Delmas 33 on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Spearheaded by Minister of Public Health and Population Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Bléma, this initiative reflects a strong commitment to improving access to healthcare in a context where essential needs remain urgent.
The new unit will produce 20 to 24 oxygen cylinders daily, providing a critical lifeline for severe cases. At the inauguration, Dr. Lorthé Bléma emphasized the initiative’s importance in preserving human dignity amid an overstressed healthcare infrastructure. This achievement is hailed as a resilient step forward in addressing the major challenges facing Haiti’s health system.
Despite this progress, reopening the General Hospital remains a crucial priority to meet the demand for specialized care. Concurrently, the government continues to strengthen the HUP’s medical capacity, including the recent delivery of essential supplies such as anesthetic medications. These efforts aim to enhance patient care in an environment where resources are often scarce.
Every oxygen cylinder produced by this new facility represents renewed hope for many Haitian families. In the face of a multidimensional crisis, the project underscores the government’s dedication to protecting the most vulnerable and ensuring their fundamental right to healthcare.
The government reaffirms its commitment to making health and well-being a central priority. Through initiatives like this, it seeks to demonstrate that progress is achievable, even within the challenging realities Haiti currently faces.