Faced with an alarming resurgence of malaria in Haiti, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working closely with the Ministry of Public Health (MSPP) to strengthen the national response.

Malaria is transmitted to humans through the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes infected with the parasite Plasmodium. If left untreated, malaria can develop into severe malaria (neuro-malaria) with a risk of death, especially for children and pregnant women.

Among the actions implemented, Mass Distribution Campaigns (MDCs) of insecticide-treated bed nets are a key prevention tool, although they do not represent the entirety of this commitment. On the ground, dedicated teams, largely composed of women, have ensured the implementation of this essential activity under particularly challenging conditions. Access to households, often impossible by car or motorcycle, necessitated travel on foot or the use of alternative means of transport, illustrating a strong mobilization to reach the most vulnerable populations.

Through these efforts, UNDP and the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP), with the support of their partners, are pursuing a common goal : to sustainably reduce the impact of malaria in Haiti and strengthen community resilience to public health challenges.

In Haiti, consolidated statistics for the full year 2025 have not yet been finalized by international authorities, but the country is facing an alarming resurgence. In April 2025, the Ministry of Public Health and Population (MSPP) raised the alarm following a surge in cases observed the previous year.

Trends reported by the Ministry :

Baseline: The number of cases has more than doubled recently, rising from 14,436 in 2023 to 38,591 recorded cases in 2024. Almost all cases (99%) are concentrated in four departments: Grand’Anse (54.3%), Sud (33.8%), Nippes (8.5%), and Sud-Est (2.1%).

In 2025, the fight against malaria is severely hampered by increasing insecurity and population displacement. Despite these challenges, the Malaria Elimination Action Plan continues, with the aim of drastically reducing transmission through strengthened community-based screening.

Official data for the entire year of 2026 are not yet available; they will be compiled by the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) in the coming months.

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre