Since the earthquake that devastated the island nation in 2010, we have completed over 50 medical missions in Haiti. Our reach has expanded beyond Port-au-Prince in geography and scope: We can now provide trauma surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, eye clinics, physiotherapy and outreach to the hard-to-reach rural areas of the island. We send much-needed medical supplies to our colleagues on the ground, and ensure local medical professionals are kept up to date on the latest best practices through seminars and conferences.
Our weeklong missions to Haiti have at times cared for over 400 outpatients, over 100 inpatients and 50 surgical patients per week. As well, each mission has been an opportunity to provide meaningful help by training local medical professionals, thereby ensuring sustainability.