Wibu-Systems supports medical care
St. Damien’s Children’s Hospital in Haiti
St. Damien’s is the country’s only hospital specializing in medical care for children. Most patients admitted are malnourished. With inpatient and outpatient facilities, the hospital includes 24/7 emergency services, a dedicated intensive care center, operating units, and a unit for infectious diseases with specialist departments for tuberculosis, cholera, or cardiovascular conditions. The hospital has a unique pediatric cancer ward that gives Haiti’s disadvantaged children access to chemotherapy, and there are special obstetric facilities for high-risk pregnancies and a dedicated neonatal unit. Laboratory facilities, a dental unit, and a special kitchen complement the very special facilities of St. Damien’s Hospital.
An important offshoot of St. Damien’s is the Public Health Center, the specialist center for vaccinations, public health education, and HIV/AIDS care. Working in partnership with the Bernard Mevs hospital and the Université de Notre Dame d’Haiti, a three-year pediatrician training program was introduced as part of the medical training curriculum in 2013. The program works in cooperation with well-known hospital providers in the United States and Europe. The partners are committed to establishing and maintaining medical standards and training the medical staff of St. Damien’s. In 2018 alone, nph Haiti provided more than 80,000 treatments.
Who is nph?
nph (nuestros pequeños hermanos – our little brothers and sisters) was founded in 1954 by Father William Wasson in Mexico, with a vision to transform the lives of vulnerable children in need. Since 1984, nph Kinderhilfe Lateinamerika e. V. has operated out of Karlsruhe, Germany, extending support across nine Latin American countries.
Through its comprehensive, child-centered approach, nph provides life-changing opportunities for disadvantaged children and youth, empowering them to rise above extreme circumstances. By fostering growth in every aspect of a child's life, nph supports young people in becoming self-reliant, compassionate adults who give back to their communities and inspire positive change.
In its 70 years of service, nph has provided a safe home for 20,000 children and facilitated scholarships for more than 16,000 young people, guiding them towards a future of independence and self-determination.