AGP Executive Report

Haiti Football Spotlight: Haiti’s women’s team pulled a 2-1 friendly upset over New Zealand in Malaga, Spain, with goals from Claudia Bunge and then Haiti’s Nerilia Mondesir and Lourdjina Etienne via free kicks—an impressive double after the men’s 4-0 win over New Zealand earlier in the week. Haiti Security & Displacement: UN-linked reporting says violence is driving record displacement in Port-au-Prince, with Cité Soleil alone displacing over 18,000 people in May and pushing internally displaced people above 300,000. Waste & Public Health in the Northeast: In Fort-Liberté, residents say a new landfill remains closed because a weighbridge is missing, forcing garbage dumping near the site and raising health concerns. Animal Health Risk (Regional): The U.S. confirmed New World screwworm in South Texas; the parasite is known in Cuba and Haiti, and officials say it threatens livestock health even if it doesn’t create a food safety issue. Health Workforce Policy: A new study warns a federal immigration ban could worsen physician and nurse shortages in already underserved U.S. counties, noting Haiti among key nurse-sending countries.

Haiti Security & Health Access: OHCHR reports gang violence in Haiti has killed 2,310 people and injured 1,100 since the start of 2026, with 699 women and girls affected by sexual violence and hundreds of minors recruited; MSF says emergency services in Cité Soleil have gradually resumed since June 1 after an evacuation in May, with clinic and inpatient services expected to reopen if fighting doesn’t worsen. Public Health Alert (Regional): Texas health officials confirmed New World screwworm in a calf in Zavala County; the parasitic fly can infest wounds in livestock and, rarely, people, prompting urgent medical care for suspicious lesions. Health & Preparedness (Sports): As World Cup matches approach, Massachusetts emergency management and public safety teams say daily operational coordination is underway to protect fans and public health during the tournament. Mental Health in the Spotlight: A Haitian coming-of-age film premiering at Tribeca, “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” centers on family healing and male vulnerability, aiming to broaden how Haiti is portrayed in mainstream media.

New World Screwworm Alert (Texas): Texas health and agriculture officials confirmed the first New World screwworm case in the U.S. after larvae were found in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, South Texas—prompting precautions for livestock, pets, and even rare human cases. Public Health Guidance: The Department of State Health Services says the fly does not spread through meat, fruits, or vegetables, but outbreaks can cause major economic damage and severe animal harm, so people should seek urgent medical care for suspicious wounds. Haiti Health & Safety (Violence Impact): A UN report highlights that children are bearing the brunt of global conflicts, with Haiti among countries recording high numbers of grave violations against minors. Community Support (Resources): A free community spring market in Spokane connects families to healthcare and social services, including housing, education, and support programs. Mental Health in Media (Haiti on Screen): A Miami-born director’s Tribeca premiere, “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” centers on family healing and male vulnerability in Haiti. Sports Health (World Cup): England’s World Cup health warning flags higher heart and stroke risk tied to stress, sleep loss, and alcohol during major matches.

Public Health & Safety: The UK Foreign Office updated its travel guidance, listing Haiti among destinations where “all travel” is advised against, citing security and health-related concerns. MSF Care Access: Médecins Sans Frontières reported a gradual resumption of emergency services at its Cité Soleil hospital after evacuation during clashes, with clinic and inpatient services expected to reopen if violence doesn’t worsen. Violence & Child Protection: UN human rights reporting says gang violence in 2026 has already caused at least 2,310 deaths and 1,100 injuries, with 699 women and girls affected by sexual violence and hundreds of minors recruited. Health Workforce: Haiti’s Ministry of Defense announced FAd’H recruitment (June 8–12) including technical roles in medicine such as general practitioners, surgeons, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and anesthesiologists. Health in the Spotlight (Diaspora): A Haitian-Canadian film project, “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” highlights mental health through a father-son story shot in Cap-Haïtien. Community & Wellness: A new wellness-focused Haitian-French-Creole restaurant in the U.S. also promotes non-alcoholic drinks, reflecting growing attention to healthier options.

Electoral Crisis in Haiti: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council barred executive director Uder Antoine from entering its Pétion-Ville offices after a dispute with the prime minister over an electoral decree, with protests reported near the CEP. Child Safety in Conflict: On International Day for Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, UN reporting highlights Haiti among countries with high numbers of verified grave violations against children, including killings, physical harm, and attacks affecting schools and health facilities. Health & Humanitarian Context: A UN-linked warning notes armed attacks driving more displacement in Haiti, adding pressure on access to care and basic services. Mental Health & Community Support: Haiti-linked stories also surfaced abroad, including a mental health charity trek timed to arrive in Boston for Scotland’s match vs Haiti, and a Haiti-focused art and wellness-style community project using listening-based workshops for children affected by displacement. Sports, Health Risks: With World Cup late-night celebrations, a doctor warns fans about higher heart attack and stroke risk tied to stress, sleep loss, and alcohol—especially for people with underlying conditions.

Haiti Health & Safety: The UN says armed attacks in Haiti’s Artibonite department have triggered fresh displacement, with more than 1,100 people forced to flee after violence in Petite Rivière de Bayonnais; displaced families are seeking refuge in Gonaïves, stretching already fragile access to shelter, food, water, healthcare, and psychosocial support, including protection for survivors of gender-based violence. Global Health Watch: PAHO’s director presented the 2025 annual report to the OAS, highlighting progress like malaria-free certification in Suriname and HIV elimination of mother-to-child transmission in Brazil, while noting setbacks such as measles elimination losses. Heart Health Warning: A doctor warns World Cup late nights plus stress and alcohol can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, especially for people with underlying conditions. Mental Health Spotlight: A Scottish fan, Craig Ferguson, is walking across the U.S. to raise funds for men’s mental health, aiming to reach Boston in time for Scotland’s match vs Haiti. Haiti in Sports: Haiti’s clinical 4-0 win over New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up is being framed as a major warning ahead of Haiti’s tournament opener.

Armed Violence & Displacement in Haiti: The UN reports new displacements after attacks in Artibonite, with over 1,100 people displaced following violence in Petite Rivière de Bayonnais on May 26—adding pressure to already stretched communities in Gonaïves and increasing urgent needs for shelter, food, water, healthcare, psychosocial support, and protection for survivors of gender-based violence. Humanitarian Response Scale-Up: A REZILYANS AYITI consortium launched a multi-sector emergency response for more than 400,000 people across West, Central, and Artibonite through October 2026, targeting displaced households and host communities with support for food security, water, hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition services. Haiti–France Cooperation: Haiti’s planning ministry met a French delegation to review development projects, highlighting cooperation in security and priority areas under the national pact, including health and food security. Ebola Policy Backlash (Kenya/US): Kenya’s high court delayed a US plan for an Ebola quarantine unit for Americans exposed to the virus, ordering full details of the agreement—while US global health cuts and surveillance gaps are criticized as outbreaks spread. Community Health & Access (Haiti-related): A medical-mission-linked art initiative in the Dominican Republic highlights Haitian refugee children’s experiences, pointing to the broader health and wellbeing impacts of displacement.

Haiti Humanitarian Crisis: The UN says armed attacks in Haiti’s Artibonite have triggered new displacements, with more than 1,100 people forced to flee after violence in Petite Rivière de Bayonnais; families are seeking shelter in Gonaïves, stretching already fragile services that also need healthcare, psychosocial support, and protection for survivors of gender-based violence. Emergency Response: A consortium called REZILYANS AYITI launched a multi-sector emergency plan to support over 400,000 people across West, Central, and Artibonite through food security, water, hygiene and sanitation, nutrition services, and aid to displaced households and host communities. Health & Cooperation: Haiti’s Ministry of Planning met a French delegation to coordinate development projects, including work in agriculture, food security, education, and health—pushing for earlier partner involvement and stronger monitoring. World Cup Heat Safety: FIFA will introduce mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup, pausing play 22 minutes into each half to reduce heat-stress risk for players. Men’s Mental Health (Diaspora): Scottish fan Craig Ferguson is walking coast-to-coast to raise funds for men’s mental health and suicide prevention, aiming to reach Boston for Scotland’s match against Haiti.

Armed Violence & Displacement: The UN says fresh attacks in Haiti’s Artibonite department have triggered new displacements, with over 1,100 people forced to flee after violence in Petite Rivière de Bayonnais on May 26—many now relying on host families in Gonaïves, stretching already fragile resources. Health & Protection Needs: UN officials warn that people on the move urgently need shelter, food, water, healthcare, psychosocial support, and protection services, including for survivors of gender-based violence. Humanitarian Response: A new multi-sector emergency effort by REZILYANS AYITI (Plan International, CAPAC, Mercy Corps, NRC, Save the Children) is targeting more than 400,000 people across West, Central, and Artibonite through support for displaced households and host communities, plus water, hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and food security services. Community Health Access: Haiti–France cooperation updates highlight ongoing project work in sectors including agriculture, food security, education, health, governance, and security, with calls for earlier partner involvement and stronger monitoring.

Humanitarian Response: The REZILYANS AYITI consortium launched a multi-sector emergency plan for 400,000+ people in West, Central and Artibonite, targeting food security, water, hygiene/sanitation, nutrition services and support for displaced households and host communities through October 2026. Public Health & Safety: Haiti’s insecurity-linked displacement continues, with reports of renewed clashes in Cité Soleil that leave families trapped and health workers warning of worsening conditions. Mother’s Day & Protection: Haitian women’s groups used Mother’s Day to demand stronger protection for victims of gang violence, spotlighting the health and safety risks facing families. Climate & Health: The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins today; despite mostly dry conditions, Saharan dust and heat are expected, with health advice focused on hydration, limiting sun exposure and protecting sensitive people from dust. Health System Cooperation: Haiti and France held a working session on development projects, including health and food security, with calls for earlier partner involvement and better monitoring. Community Health Story: A Haitian-American health commissioner shared how his mother’s cancer journey shaped his public health leadership and focus on community-rooted care.

Leprosy Watch in Haiti: PAHO/WHO and the MSPP report new leprosy detections in Artibonite (Saint-Marc, Gonaïves) and Southeast (Marigot), stressing early diagnosis and free WHO-recommended treatment to prevent disability. Women Under Gang Violence Pressure: Haitian women’s groups, with legal and grassroots partners, used Mother’s Day to demand stronger protection for displaced and abused women, as displacement and sexual violence rise. Health System Logistics: MSPP signed a partnership with Sunrise Airways to speed up free transport of biological specimens and blood bags nationwide, aiming to improve care for medical and obstetric emergencies. Displacement and Violence Update: UN-linked reporting highlights Haiti’s displacement crisis nearing 1.5 million, while local updates describe ongoing clashes and injuries from illegal fuel distribution. Community Health Leadership Abroad: A Haitian Heritage House in Trenton connects Haitian families to healthcare, maternal support, and employment while preserving culture.

Gang Violence & Women’s Safety: Haitian women’s groups marked Mother’s Day by urging authorities to protect displaced and abused women, saying gang expansion around Port-au-Prince is driving mass uprooting, poverty, and sexual violence. Infectious Disease Watch: Leprosy cases were confirmed in Haiti’s Artibonite and Southeast after community alerts, with PAHO/WHO and the MSPP supporting surveillance and free treatment to prevent disability. Health System Support: Haiti’s Nippes health directorate began supplying hospitals with medical and pharmaceutical equipment to strengthen patient care and access across multiple municipalities. Public Health Logistics: The MSPP signed an agreement with Sunrise Airways to speed up free transport of biological specimens and blood bags, aiming to improve transfusion and emergency obstetric care. Security With Health Impacts: A major clash in Carrefour Robert left three police officers and a civilian scout dead, while an illegal diesel distribution explosion in Delmas injured at least five family members, including two children. Infrastructure Under Threat: Krisla’s gang reportedly seized EDH Power Plant #2 in Carrefour, demanding power for hours daily—worsening electricity collapse in the Port-au-Prince area.

Leprosy Watch in Haiti: PAHO/WHO and Haiti’s MSPP report new leprosy detections in Artibonite (Saint-Marc, Gonaïves) and the Southeast (Marigot), stressing that leprosy can spread silently and is curable with free WHO-recommended treatment. Health System Support: Haiti’s Nippes Health Directorate is supplying hospitals and clinics with medical and pharmaceutical equipment across multiple municipalities to improve care for vulnerable patients. Blood Supply Logistics: MSPP partnered with Sunrise Airways to speed up transport of biological specimens and blood bags nationwide, aiming to boost transfusion capacity for medical and obstetric emergencies. Displacement Pressure: UN/OCHA and IOM say nearly 1.5 million people are displaced in Haiti, with urgent needs including food, shelter, water/sanitation, livelihoods, and access to healthcare. Gang Violence and Health Risks: Reports describe gang control of EDH Power Plant #2 in Carrefour, worsening electricity collapse that affects essential services; separate coverage highlights children recruited by gangs and the trauma and violence driving health and protection crises.

Medical Supply Push in Nippes: Haiti’s Nippes Health Directorate says it has started a large operation to deliver medical and pharmaceutical equipment to hospitals and clinics across the department, beginning at Sainte-Thérèse Hospital in Miragoâne and expanding to Paillant, Anse-à-Veau, Petit-Trou-de-Nippes, and more—aimed at improving care for vulnerable patients and requiring regular reporting on use. Power Crisis Hits Care in Port-au-Prince: Armed men linked to “Krisla” reportedly took control of EDH Power Plant #2 in Carrefour, demanding at least eight hours of daily power—an attack that further worsens electricity collapse and threatens health services dependent on stable power. Displacement and Health Strain: The UN reports Haiti’s displacement is nearing 1.5 million, with new surges tied to fighting in Port-au-Prince and Artibonite; the most urgent needs include food, shelter, water, sanitation, and access to healthcare for both displaced people and returnees. HIV Disclosure Review: A new systematic review highlights that pediatric HIV status disclosure interventions in low- and middle-income countries are limited, with only a handful of studies showing what works—often delivered by health workers using education, counseling, and media tools.

Displacement Crisis: The UN says Haiti is nearing 1.5 million displaced people, with 95,000 newly displaced between December and May, and violence around Port-au-Prince pushing the capital’s displaced total above 300,000; urgent needs include food, shelter, water and sanitation, and access to healthcare. Security & Health Access: The UN links displacement to armed clashes in areas like Cité Soleil and continued fighting in Artibonite, noting most displaced families are hosted by others or living in precarious conditions that strain already vulnerable communities. Injury & Sports Health: Brazil’s Neymar has been ruled out of upcoming friendlies and is expected to be sidelined 2–3 weeks with a grade-two calf injury, putting his World Cup opener against Morocco in doubt. Haiti in the World Cup Spotlight: Brazil’s Group C includes Haiti, with the match against Haiti scheduled for June 19 in Philadelphia, raising attention on Haiti’s athletes amid ongoing instability. Peacekeeping Funding: A new report warns UN peacekeeping funding and personnel have fallen to a 25-year low, which could worsen protection for civilians in conflict-affected areas like Haiti.

Haiti World Cup Moment: A CNN report highlights how Haiti’s rare unity around World Cup qualification is being tested by violence, with gangs reportedly controlling most of Port-au-Prince and forcing the national team to train abroad. Injury Watch (Brazil): Neymar is expected to miss up to three weeks after an MRI confirmed a grade-two right calf muscle strain, ruling him out of Brazil’s friendlies and putting his World Cup opener in doubt. Community Health & Access: Worcester, Massachusetts announced free 2026 World Cup watch parties on Worcester Common, including a Haiti vs. Scotland event—an example of how public gatherings can support social connection during major health and safety planning. UN Peacekeeping Strain: A Sipri report warns UN peacekeeping funding and staffing fell to a 25-year low, raising concerns for civilian protection in conflict-affected areas. Local Care Capacity (Haiti): Coverage also points to ongoing displacement from new gang violence in Haiti, underscoring pressure on clinics and emergency services.