Dr. Bertrand Sinal Officially Takes the Helm of the MSPP
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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Having served as interim for one month, the Minister of Justice, Patrick Pélissier, installed Sinal Bertrand this Friday, January 24, 2025, as the head of the Ministry of Public Health and Population.
Among his major priorities are « access to care », meaning the actual functioning of both public and private hospitals; the second focus is « funding for the most vulnerable groups, particularly pregnant women and children »; and finally, the third priority is « Prevention and
awareness ». Members of the December 21st Agreement attended the ceremony in large numbers, filling the room to capacity. Dr. Bertrand Sinal replaces Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Blema, who was dismissed after the Christmas show at the general hospital that cost the lives of at least
three people, including two journalists.
awareness ». Members of the December 21st Agreement attended the ceremony in large numbers, filling the room to capacity. Dr. Bertrand Sinal replaces Dr. Duckenson Lorthé Blema, who was dismissed after the Christmas show at the general hospital that cost the lives of at least
three people, including two journalists.
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