The National Ambulance Center (CAN) has provided us with its summary statistical assessment of the pre-hospital care of various emergency cases carried out by the Center during the month of October 2023.

Of the 858 cases supported by the CAN in October 2023 (+40.88% compared to the previous month https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-40700-icihaiti-health-report-of-the-national-ambulance-center-september-2023.html ), transfers (38%) and obstetric emergencies (30%) were the two most important items.

Number and types of interventions:

2 confirmed cases of cholera;

10 suspected cases of cholera;

65 cases of respiratory distress (not associated with Covid-19);

49 cases of chronic diseases (various pathologies);

256 obstetric emergencies;

52 Public Road Accidents;

330 transfers (references and laboratory examinations);

17 traumas (injuries & fractures of varying degrees);

8 gunshot wounds;

9 stab wounds;

2 cases of burns

58 various conditions (malaise, diarrhea, fever, anemia, abdominal pain, etc...)

Of the 858 cases supported by the CAN: 499 interventions took place in the West, 102 in Artibonite, 72 in the North-West, 66 in the North/North-East, 62 in the South-East, 39 in the South, 15 in Nippes, 3 in Grand'Anse.

Previous report :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-40700-icihaiti-health-report-of-the-national-ambulance-center-september-2023.html

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