HIGHLIGHTS
Haiti
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PAHO/WHO will rehabilitate the operation room of Saint Antoine Hospital in Jérémie.
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Many rural areas still need to be assessed in Grand’ Anse and Sud.
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The Cholera Vaccination Working Group was held at PAHO/WHO.
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Next Health Group Coordination Meeting will be held on Monday, October 17 at 10:00am at PAHO/WHO
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HIC patients are being referred to St. Boniface Hospital for surgery interventions.
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Medical kits will be delivered to Sud department today by PAHO/WHO.
United States
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44 deaths and the number of people in shelters have reduced to 2,344 in 37 shelters.
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River flooding and dam status remain a concern in North and South Carolina; dam assessments are ongoing. Furthermore, numerous bridges and roads remain closed.