Standing with Haiti

April 3, 2025

The below is a statement from PIH CEO Dr. Sheila Davis:

Armed gangs stormed into Mirebalais, Haiti, on Monday, March 31 and attacked and set fire to buildings throughout the towns before security forces arrived. While Hôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais (HUM) has not been attacked at this time, the ongoing violence continues to put our patients and staff at risk. The safety and well-being of staff and patients of Zanmi Lasante (ZL), PIH’s sister organization in Haiti, is our highest priority and we continue to work closely with local authorities to take every precaution possible.  
  
These brutal attacks endanger not only our staff and patients, but also the stability of an already fragile health system in Haiti. HUM is a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Haitians, providing critical medical care, including emergency services, maternal care, infectious disease treatment, and surgical interventions. If Mirebalais falls, the consequences will be catastrophic: Haiti’s health infrastructure risks total collapse, leaving countless individuals without lifesaving care.  
  
We are closely monitoring the evolving situation and working with ZL leadership, local authorities, and partners on next steps.   
  
We ask that you stand in solidarity with Mirebalais and the ZL team.