English News and Press Release on Haiti about Health; published on 25 Apr 2018 by UN Foundation Source: Google News – Search Read More
Category Archives: Medicine/Science
Notre Dame Haiti Program dedicates new salt facility by ND Newswire
Notre Dame News gathers and disseminates information that enhances understanding of the University’s academic and research mission and its accomplishments as a Catholic institute of higher learning. Source: Google News – Search Read More
Haiti Moves A Step Closer Toward Eradicating Elephantiasis by NPR
Despite the daunting health challenges Haiti faces, the country has achieved a major step toward eliminating the parasitic infection, which causes severe swelling of the legs. Haiti is on track to wipe out the disease within four years, scientists say. Source: Google News – Search Read More
Elephantiasis Potential Concern in Post-Hurricane Haiti by Women’s eNews
Experts are hoping elephantiasis doesn’t spread in Haiti post-Hurricane Matthew. Women are the hardest hit by this disease, which is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Source: Google News – Search Read More
Iodine Deficiency: A Strain on Brain Health from Nestle
Here is a very informative Medium on IDD from Nestle including an excellent infographic. Click here to read the case study.
THE GOOD SALT OF HAITI
Bon Sel Dayiti is the only food-grade, iodized, and fortified salt produced in Haiti. Established as a project of the University of Notre Dame Haiti Program, our primary goal is to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) by 2020 and aid in reducing iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Click here to learn more about Bon Sel Dayiti
The University of Notre Dame on Bon Sel and HSP
Click here to learn more about the Haiti Program at The University of Notre Dame’s Neglected Tropical Diseases Initiative.