MEDICAL CARE
Development for Freedom International (DFI) is committed to addressing the health challenges faced byHaitian communities by enhancing access to quality healthcare and promoting overall well-being througha range of impactful programs and initiatives.
SAVING LIVES PROJECT
The Saving Lives Project is dedicated to advancing healthcare in Haiti, with a particular focus on children affected by cardiovascular diseases. In a country where congenital and acquired heart conditions are prevalent, access to life-saving interventions remains a significant challenge due to the lack of a dedicated cardiac center.This initiative seeks to establish a permanent cardiac care facility in Haiti, offering comprehensive services including diagnostics, surgical treatment, and post-operative care. Through strategic partnerships with Korea University Medical Center and Global Image Care (GIC), DFI has been working to bridge the gap in care since 2012. Until the cardiac center becomes operational, medical missions are conducted to provide critical support to those in need.
To date, 100 children’s lives have been saved through these efforts. The Saving Lives Project aims to reduce preventable deaths, enhance the quality of life for children with heart conditions, and make a lasting impact on Haiti’s healthcare system.
MEDICAL PERSONNEL EDUCATION PROGRAM
To address the need for skilled medical professionals, DFI launched the Medical Personnel Education Program in 2015, in collaboration with the State University of Haiti. This program offers advanced training and education to Haitian medical students and doctors, improving their expertise and equipping them to provide high-quality healthcare.
Participants benefit from specialized lectures and training in areas such as human and cardiovascular physiology, anatomy, radiology, and oncology, delivered by esteemed professors from the University of Toronto, Canada. Additionally, two Haitian doctors have been sponsored to train in South Korea, where they observed cardiac surgeries and completed fellowship programs to enhance their surgical and clinical skills.
Medical Equipment Donations
The Medical Equipment Donations Program is another key initiative that supports healthcare facilities across Haiti. DFI provides essential medical equipment and supplies to ensure that healthcare professionals have the tools needed to deliver effective and quality care.
This program has contributed critical resources, such as ECG machines and ultrasound scanners, to the State University of Haiti. These donations are used for both clinical practice and the training of medical students, contributing to the development of Haiti’s healthcare infrastructure.
Through these initiatives, DFI remains steadfast in its mission to improve healthcare in Haiti and empower medical professionals to create a healthier and more resilient community.
