The L’Asile Community Referral Hospital (HCR) in Haiti’s Nippes Department, severely damaged by the devastating earthquake of August 14, 2021, has been operating in temporary spaces that are inadequate to meet the healthcare needs of the local population. Despite these challenges, the hospital continues to provide essential services. On September 14, 2025, a significant step was taken toward its reconstruction. Dr. Esther Ceus Dumont, Departmental Director of the Nippes Health Directorate (DSNI), alongside Carl Yvans Petit Frère, Project Management Unit Supervisor for the World Bank, and other officials, conducted a site visit to prepare for the tender process. This visit aimed to gather critical data for the demolition of damaged structures and the construction of a new, modern hospital center, a priority project of the Ministry of Public Health. In addition to the L’Asile Hospital, several other health infrastructure projects in Nippes are making progress. The Lomond Health Center is nearing completion, the Paillant Health Center is being reconstructed satisfactorily, and work on the Changeux Health Center is set to begin soon, with initial funding already disbursed. These initiatives underscore the DSNI’s commitment to enhancing the departmental health system, improving access to care, and building resilient infrastructure tailored to the needs of local communities.
