Haiti has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Western hemisphere. An estimated 1 in 285 births will result in a woman’s death, a ratio about 16 times higher than in the United States. (Partners in Health 2014)
PARTNERING WITH SECOND MILE HAITI
Our new collaboration with Second Mile Haiti will begin in 2025. Comprehensive care for women throughout their pregnancies and support during deliveries with trained midwives. In emergencies, women will be transported to area hospitals with care provided through donated funds for emergency C sections, treatment of preeclampsia, and other life threatening labors.
MATERNITY CENTER SUPPORT
HUFH is committed to working closely with our partners in maternal and neonatal health, Health Hope Action and Konbit Sante and supporting the area hospitals such as Justinian University Hospitalin Cap Haitian and Hopital Sacre Couer in Milot.
