The arrival of COVID-19 has further aggravated pre-existing problems within the country including political instability and food insecurity. Furthermore, the health care system lacks sufficient medical and appropriate protective equipment. The governement lockdown measures have made many people lose their jobs, while others, in the informal sectors, had to break movement restrictions by continuing to work in a contracting economy.
COVID-19 Rapid Needs Assessment – Factsheet – Haiti
The arrival of COVID-19 has further aggravated pre-existing problems within the country including political instability and food insecurity. Furthermore, the health care system lacks sufficient medical and appropriate protective equipment. The governement lockdown measures have made many people lose their jobs, while others, in the informal sectors, had to break movement restrictions by continuing to work in a contracting economy.
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