Consequences of new gang war on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

 Consequences of new gang war  on Saint Luke Foundation’s Schools in the biggest slum of Haiti

Two (2) weeks ago, a gang war started in “Cité Soleil”, the biggest and poorest slum in Haiti. This war includes many gangs from different neighborhoods. According to the United Nation (UN) and the “National Human Rights Defense Network” (RNDDH) in 13 July 2022 publication, more than four hundred (400) people have already been killed, and the war is still going on. Some people have narrowly escaped from their neighborhoods, but most of the population is blocked inside under gang pressure and are without food and water. The deceased had no access to first aid after being hit by bullets.

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This is the story of Sainvil Olson, a Special Patient at St Luke Hospital.

This is the story of Sainvil Olson, a Special Patient at St Luke Hospital.

For a parent, life can change in an instant. For thirteen years, Olson's mother, Olga Decoline, has been dedicating her life to seeking care for her son who was having difficulty breathing. That moment came in 2019, when a pediatrician at St Damien Hospital in Tabarre finally told Olga that her son was suffering from an incurable disease called cystic fibrosis. Olson was then 13 years old.

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