Haiti’s Pharmaceutical Drug Approval Process Explained
July 2, 2020 – Haiti’s Director of Pharmacy, Ms. Jisette Letelier, discussed the official drug approval process for pharmaceutical medications in Haiti. VIDEO
July 1, 2020 – Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health received a large quantity of materials and medicines from the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health has also issued a PSA advising the public to wear face masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update
According to Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health, As of July 4, 2020, there are 39 new cases of COVID-19. Haiti has confirmed 6,333 cases of COVID-19 & 113 deaths.
The UNESCO Bureau in Port-au-Prince featured a panel discussion reflecting the scientific response to the COVID-19 pandemic. VIDEO
Haiti Airport News
June 26, 2020 – A meeting was held to discuss measures being taken to resume commercial flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport on June 30, 2020. VIDEO
June 29, 2020 – President Jovenel Moise delivered a national address to announce the gradual reopening of the country. VIDEO
July 1, 2020 – Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe held a press conference during a visit to Toussaint Louverture International Airport. The Prime Minister confirmed that the airport had successfully reopened. VIDEO
Haiti Ministry of Culture & Communication
The Ministry of Communication confirmed that Toussaint Louverture International Airport is open and ready to receive airline passengers.
On July 2, 2020, Haiti’s Minister of Culture & Communication, Pradel Henriquez, participated in the launch of the Creative Tech Lab.
Haiti Travel News
July 1, 2020 – Sunrise Airways confirmed that it had resumed international flight operations to Haiti. The airline tweeted its first flight back from Santo Domingo to Port-au-Prince.