In Haiti’s Heart of Gang War One Hospital Stands Its Ground

In the heart of Haiti’s gang war one hospital stands its ground as one of the last bastions of civility.

Conceived in 1991 by its namesake, Jose Ulysse, the awe-inspiring Fontaine Hospital Center serves as a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of people, offering hope and a chance to survive amidst challenging circumstances.

But a close look at the place shows its staff have been fighting a losing battle for decades to keep their doors open.
For a medical facility, that means constant rounds of foot traffic and threats posed by gangsters in the know.

Fortunately, the staff at Fontaine have a plethora of tricks up their sleeve.
By using innovative technology to monitor patients?s blood flow and by deploying drones to scan the surrounding area, the center has been able to keep its doors open.
This has paved the way for more streamlined operations, like a new emergency room and state-of-the-art maternity center.