GENERAL OVERVIEW
- The number of patients at post-operative recovery centers in Fond Parisien (see map on page 3) is growing, following treatment aboard the U.S.N.S. Comfort and in local hospitals. An estimated 1,000 additional patients could arrive. The American Refugee Committee has also established a camp near the NGO 'Love a Child.' It is becoming imperative to plan for additional sanitary facilities.
- According to OCHA, shelter assistance remains an urgent priority. Four sites have been identified as official planned settlements for more than 5,000 people but more suitable sites are needed. An additional 56 assessed sites could, pending available resources and Government approval, host at least 65,000 people, according to IOM. Sanitation is becoming a major concern at many of the temporary sites.
- The United Nations Flash Appeal, launched several days after the earthquake, is now being revised to allow all partners in all clusters the opportunity to present humanitarian projects that reflect the current needs. The revised Appeal will be launched in two weeks.