Severe Contamination of Drinking Water

Following the results of a study conducted by the Directorate of Quality Control and Consumer Protection (DCQPC), revealing high levels of bacterial contamination in drinking water in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46754-icihaiti-health-more-than-92-of-treated-water-sachets-analyzed-do-not-meet-standards.html , the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has already taken steps to better protect the health and interests of consumers throughout the country. As a result, repeat offenders will be subject to sanctions, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship 2027–2028

Applications for the Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027–2028 are now open. An opportunity to pursue a fully funded master's degree in the United States. Selected candidates will receive funding covering tuition, living expenses, health insurance, and travel. If you hold a bachelor's degree, are motivated, and ambitious, all disciplines are accepted except clinical fields and MBAs. More information at : https://ht.usembassy.gov/academic-and-professional-exchanges/ Deadline : April 30, 2026

Haiti at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (video) Franco-Haitian Stevenson Savart (25 years old), born in Haiti and adopted at the age of 3 by French parents, will represent Haiti in four events at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics (February 5-22). On February 8, Stevenson will compete in the 20km skiathlon (10km cross-country skiing in classic style and 10km in skating). On February 10, he will participate in the 1.5km classic sprint, an event in which Stevenson has high hopes. On February 13, he will compete in the individual 10km skating race, and finally, on February 21, he will race in the 50km classic style event.

The SPNH-17 issues an alert

The SPNH-17, a police union, is issuing an alert regarding gang threats attempting to enter the Southeast Department via Kenscoff. Several citizens have already been victims of attacks in the Cayes-Jacmel area. The Union formally requests that the Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Directorate of Public Security (DCPA), and the Directorate of State Security (DDSE) urgently reinforce security measures in the Southeast, particularly in Peredo and Marigot, to prevent the Southeast from becoming a haven for gangs.

Inauguration at Justinien Hospital

Health authorities, including Dr. Gabriel Thimothé, Director General of the Ministry of Public Health, the Departmental Health Director of the North, and the hospital directors, organized the inauguration ceremony for the rehabilitation work on the Maternity Ward and Morgue of Justinien University Hospital in the North Department on Friday, January 30, 2026.

UNICEF Needs US$256.6 Million

On Friday, January 30, 2026, UNICEF Haiti convened its donors to discuss the major challenges facing children in Haiti and to strengthen mobilization in support of the most vulnerable. Currently, 1.4 million people are displaced, including more than 741,000 children, and 5.7 million people face acute food insecurity, including 1.2 million children under the age of five. In 2026, UNICEF needs US$256.6 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people, including 1.2 million children, to ensure access to healthcare, nutrition, clean water, cholera prevention, and safe learning environments.

HL/ HaitiLibre