In a significant move to address Haiti’s ongoing public health challenges, the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) have inked a three-year Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) with the Caribbean nation. This groundbreaking agreement, spanning 2026 to 2028, marks the first of its kind between PAHO/WHO and a French-speaking member of the Caribbean Community (Caricom). The signing ceremony, held during the 62nd Directing Council of PAHO, was attended by PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa and Haiti’s Minister of Public Health and Population, Dr. Bertrand Sinal. Dr. Barbosa emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, ‘This strategy represents a pivotal step in our joint efforts to tackle Haiti’s public health crisis and enhance access to care amidst complex humanitarian and security challenges.’ The CCS outlines a focused framework for PAHO’s technical cooperation in Haiti, tailored to the country’s evolving needs and aligned with its national health priorities. The strategy aims to bolster Haiti’s health system, ensure universal access to quality healthcare, and improve the prevention and management of major health issues. It also emphasizes strengthening emergency preparedness and response through a NEXUS Approach, which integrates humanitarian aid, development efforts, and peacebuilding to sustainably meet population needs. The CCS was developed through extensive consultations with Haiti’s Ministry of Health, civil society, and development partners, reflecting the country’s unique health priorities and the necessity for coordinated action. PAHO/WHO reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with Haiti to address communicable and noncommunicable diseases, enhance emergency response capabilities, and promote health equity and universal health coverage. ‘At its core, this strategy seeks to advance health equity, achieve universal health coverage, and improve the well-being of all Haitians,’ PAHO stated.