Jérémie – The new San Camillo Hospital was inaugurated in Jérémie, southwestern Haiti, on the occasion of the feast of St. Camillus de Lellis. Years in the making, the project is now beginning to provide its first healthcare services to a population long in need of more accessible and higher-quality medical care.
“It is a project that has been underway for many years and is now finally beginning its valuable service. The hospital will be led by four highly motivated and well-trained Haitian Camillian confreres,” Father Massimo Miraglio, MI, told Fides. He described the new facility as “a concrete response to the many needs of the local population.”
The official inauguration took place on Sunday, July 12, in the presence of the Bishop of Jérémie, Joseph Gontrand Décoste, SJ, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration. The following day, during an open house, the hospital welcomed nearly 200 patients, immediately confirming the strong demand for healthcare services in the region.
During its initial phase, the hospital will offer urology, dermatology, pediatrics, maternity, and surgery services, in addition to general medical consultations. The facility is also equipped with a clinical laboratory and a modern operating room featuring two fully equipped surgical theatres.
“Thanks to the determination of these young Haitian fathers, Jérémie now has a new hospital. The journey to complete the project remains long and demanding, but it begins with great hope and enthusiasm,” Father Miraglio said.
The hospital will operate in close collaboration with the Camillian Fathers and the medical staff of San Camillo Hospital in Port-au-Prince, further strengthening the healthcare network promoted by the Order in Haiti.
The project was made possible through the support of the Madian Camillian community of Turin, via Madian Orizzonti ETS. Their crucial contribution has enabled the completion of a project that will significantly improve access to healthcare for thousands of people living in one of Haiti’s most vulnerable areas.
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