Haiti, forgotten cholera outbreak

Grand Anse district, village of Fond Bayard. Juliette, works for the NGO Doctors of the world. She is spreading a house with a sodium chloride solution. Paulette, the owner of the house is being treated at the CTC center (cholera treatment center) in the city of Jeremie. Haiti, 2016, 6th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. On the road between Les Cayes and Jeremie. A child picked up a banana tree to replant it in the garden of the family home. Following Hurricane Matthew, much of the vegetation and crops were devastated and most of the fruit trees were destroyed. Hati, 2016, 5th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by a bacterium that is often spread through the consumption of contaminated food and water. The risk of transmission of the disease increases significantly in places where clean water and sanitation needs are not met, as is currently the case in many areas. Haiti, 2016, 8th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. In the village of Roseaux, The hurricane Matthew has everything takes during his passage in October, 2016. Ferdinand lost everything, his house is not livable anymore and the epidemic of cholera in the worried region strongly the population. Haiti. 2016 December 9th. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, city of Carrefour-Charles. The CTC ( center treatment for cholera) is packed with people suffering from cholera, this district has been on of the most impacted by hurricane Matthew. Haiti, 2016, 9th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie. At the CTC (Cholera Treatment Centre) in Jeremie, a nurse changes buckets for cholera patients. Hygiene must be perfect because the bacteria is very contagious. Haiti, 2016, 8th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, city of Carrefour-Charles. The CTC ( center treatment for cholera) is packed with people suffering from cholera, this district has been on of the most impacted by hurricane Matthew. Haiti, 2016, 9th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, city of Jeremie. Rosemirtha, 25 years old is pregnant with 27 weeks. She received an hydration treatment through intravenous drip. Jeremie is one of the city which have been the most affected by the cholera outbreak. Haiti, 2016, 8th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse. This family had to improvise a medical transport to bring back their grandmother who suffer from Cholera and was treated in CCT. Haiti, 2016, 8th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, village of Abricots. This bridge built by Doctors of the world, enable the inhabitants to reach the treatment center for cholera. Haiti, 2016, 8th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grande Anse, Hamlet of Baptiste. A young schoolgirl and her sister are walking through the ruins of her previous school. It has been destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Haiti, 2106, 8th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie. The United Nations is lip service to its involvement in the terrible cholera epidemic in Haiti. The contamination has caused nearly 10,000 deaths since the bacterium arrived in the country in 2010 and has made 800,000 people ill. It has been six years since peacekeepers were accused of having brought it with them from Nepal, something the international institution has stubbornly denied until now (Martine Valo - Le Monde). Haiti, 2016, 8th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie.View of the city of Jeremiah at sunset. The Grand Cove area was the most affected by Hurricane Matthew. It is also in this area that there are the most cases of cholera. Haiti, 2016, 7th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse, Jeremie. In the CTC (Center of Traiement against the Cholera) of Jeremie, these two sisters have just learnt the death of their dad. Haiti, 2016 December 4th. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse, Jeremie. Odrique is in charge of the crematorium at Jeremie Hospital. The waste and bodies of the dead from the highly contagious cholera virus are incinerating here. Haiti, 2016, 7th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, Roseaux. Darline died from Cholera a few weeks after passage hurricane Matthew. The family house has been destroyed. DarlineÕs family buried him on their land. Haiti, le 6 decembre 2016. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. Cholera is caused by bacteria that propagates in water. Transmission risk considerably increase in places where drinkable water and water sanitation are not secured. Several districts of Haiti suffer from this situation. Water could be a deadly enemy to this family who is drinking from this source. Hati, 2016, 8th december 2016. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, village of Desirmeaux. A few young volunteers are resting after an exhausting walk in order to carry health supply. Several cases due to Cholera have been detected in this remote village. Haiti, 2016 7th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Village of Desirmeaux. Maxon is warning the village's inhabitants about the choleraÕs danger in Grand Anse district. This remote hamlet of Bataille d'Eau requires two walking hours to be reach. Several deaths due to Cholera occurred recently. Haiti, 2016, 7th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, village of Desirmeaux. More than two hours walk up the mountain, the village of Desirmeaux is in mourning. There have been several deaths from cholera in a few days. A team of Mdecins du Monde has brought the inhabitants together to raise community awareness about the dangers of cholera.Haiti, 2016, 7th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Village of Desirmeaux. Maxon is warning the village's inhabitants about the choleraÕs danger in Grand Anse district. This remote hamlet of Bataille d'Eau requires two walking hours to be reach. Several deaths due to Cholera occurred recently. Haiti, 2016, 7th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by a bacterium that is often spread through the consumption of contaminated food and water. The risk of transmission of the disease increases significantly in places where clean water and sanitation needs are not met, as is currently the case in many areas. Haiti, 2016, 8th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

District of Grand Anse, village of Desirmeaux. Walson Julot, twelve years old is being treated in a tent. The young boys is on drip and under treatment to fight against cholera. He arrived the previous day. The mobile clinic is the only medical facility to treat those remoted and isolated inhabitants. Haiti, 2016, 7th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie. Delivery of beds to the CTC (Cholera Treatment Centre) of Jeremie. Haiti, 2016, 7th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

In the CTC (Center of Traiement against the Cholera) of Jeremie, a girl is under drip of in the cholera. After a few hours in the coma, she will recover and can go back home. Haiti, 2016, Decembre 6th. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie. Nature is slowly reclaiming its rights. Two months after the hurricane , this natural desasterÕs stigmates are still there. Le paysage seems frozen. Most of the trees have been damages by the salt of the waves which burnt the vegetation. Haiti, 2016, 6th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, village of Fond Bayard. Juliette, works for the NGO Doctors of the world. She is spreading a house with a sodium chloride solution. Paulette, the owner of the house is being treated at the CTC center (cholera treatment center) in the city of Jeremie. Haiti, 2016, 6th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

On October 4th, 2016, the hurricane Matthew has destroy the South of the island. The winds was 220 kmh. Haiti, 2016, 9th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Carrefour Sano. At Carrefour Sano, Bethani College was totally destroyed by Hurricane Matthew. Despite the damage, classes are still being held. Haiti, 2016, 7th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Roseaux. Jeanne Cherie has lost everything. The only property she owned, her house, was washed away by Hurricane Matthew. Haiti, 2016, 6th, December 6. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Few choleras cases has been diagnose at CTC (treatment center for cholera) in Jeremy. Juliette, works for the NGO Doctors of the world. She is spreading the outdoor toilets of a house with a sodium chloride solution. Fond Bayard village, Haiti, 2016, 6th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Fond Bayard. In the village of Fond Bayard, several families were diagnosed are positive in the Cholera. Haiti. 2016, December 6th. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Fond Bayard. Juliette is part of the decontamination team of Medecins Du Monde. She sensitizes the inhabitants of the village of Fond Bayard to the necessary practices to avoid any transmission of the bacteria. Several suspected cases of cholera from this village have been diagnosed at Jeremie's hospital. Haiti, 2016, 6th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district. On the road between Les Cayes and Jeremie. A child picked up a banana tree to replant it in the garden of the family home. Following Hurricane Matthew, much of the vegetation and crops were devastated and most of the fruit trees were destroyed. Hati, 2016, 5th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Fond Bayard. In the village of Fond Bayard, several families were diagnosed positive for Cholera. Hati, 2016, 6th December. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Grand Anse district, Jeremie. Nature is slowly reclaiming its rights. Two months after the hurricane , this natural desasterÕs stigmates are still there. Le paysage seems frozen. Most of the trees have been damages by the salt of the waves which burnt the vegetation. Haiti, 2016, 6th december. PHOTO OLIVIER PAPEGNIES Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy. Cholera, which first broke out on the island in 2010 in the aftermath of the earthquake, has killed 10,000 people to date and made hundreds of thousands more sick causing severe economic and social problems for the country. In May, Hurricane Matthew revived the fear of another massive lethal breakout of the epidemic. However, thanks to the prevention and awareness efforts of a number of associations, countless deaths have been prevented. With the right treatment, cholera is not lethal but those infected must be taken care of as soon as possible. Awareness of rules of hygiene is crucial, as well as the decontamination of houses damaged by the hurricane. Reporting from the area of Grande Anse in the north-west of the country, one of the most heavily affected by Hurricane Matthew and prone to cholera.

Haiti, forgotten cholera outbreak

Seven years after the earthquake which killed more than 200 000 people and three months after being partly devastated by Hurricane Matthew, Haiti seems to be condemned to tragedy.

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