Haiti Factsheet
Haiti Factsheet
Haiti Factsheet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established an office in Haiti in 2002 with an initial focus
on HIV/AIDS. After a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake in January 2010, CDC’s support expanded to
address Haiti’s critical health needs, such as cholera, as well as longer-term public health interventions. CDC’s
increased support to the Ministry of Public Health and Population has resulted in substantial advances in
health security and public health system strengthening in Haiti.
CDC STAFF
10 U.S. Assignees
54 Locally Employed
Haiti
AT A GLANCE
HIV
Population: 10,981,229 (2017)
HIV is a leading cause of death and a health threat to millions worldwide.
Per capita income: $1,830 As a key implementer of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
Life expectancy at birth: F 67/M 62 years (PEPFAR), CDC works with Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health and Population
Infant mortality rate: 59/1,000 live births (MSPP) to build a sustainable, high-impact national HIV response program
with the goal to achieve epidemic control of HIV. CDC supports national efforts
Sources:
World Bank 2018, Haiti to prevent the transmission of HIV; increase the accessibility and quality of
Population Reference Bureau 2018, Haiti HIV clinical services and treatment; increase patient adherence and retention
in treatment; strengthen surveillance, epidemiology, laboratory, and health
information management systems; and expand the overall availability of
TOP 10 CAUSES OF DEATH tuberculosis (TB) treatment screening and treatment.