Our medical director, Brad Gautney, just returned from his latest trip to Haiti as part of our ongoing effort to bring healthcare to as many of the orphans in this impoverished country as we can. Brad visited Port au Prince and several other cities as he checked on healthcare facilities and services, and assessed our Early Infant Detection program that works to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS.

It’s so gratifying to see the difference that your donations are making. In Lagosette, Brad found that the property is in good condition and has a full garden with nearly 500 banana and plantain trees, as well as a variety of other fruits. The facility has enough acreage that there is room for other agriculture, livestock or fish projects.

Brad also went to the La Fossette Hospital, Ft. Liberty Hospital and Milot Sacred Heart Hospital to assess the impact of the existing EID program. La Fossette is functioning extremely efficiently and effectively with limited resources. Milot Hospital was the first EID program that was piloted in 2007 and was recently transitioned into the Haiti National Program.

ILF is continuing to work aggressively with our partner agencies and key vendors to expand the reach and effectiveness of the EID program. We’re able to do that because of your support, for which I’m extremely grateful.