IDB Director Visits Justinien Hospital in Cap-Haïtien

On tour in Haiti since the beginning of the week, the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, visited the Justinien University Hospital in Cap-Haïtien on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This visit is part of an international cooperation effort aimed at improving the country's health infrastructure.

According to information released by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, this visit is expected to lead to significant funding for the complete rehabilitation of this health facility. Founded in 1890, it is a pillar of the Haitian health system and remains the main medical institution serving the Northern department and its surroundings.

During his visit, the IDB thus confirmed its commitment to the health sector in Haiti. This rehabilitation project is part of a series of initiatives aimed at modernizing the country's health infrastructure.

Although the financial package has not yet been disclosed, sources close to the government mention a substantial investment that would allow not only the renovation of existing infrastructure, but also the acquisition of modern medical equipment and the training of healthcare personnel.

The modernization of the Justinien University Hospital is expected to have positive repercussions far beyond Cap-Haïtien. As a university hospital center, the institution also plays a crucial role in training the country's future doctors and nurses.

The launch of the works and the project implementation modalities are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, following technical discussions between IDB teams and Haitian authorities, the government informs.