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Back From The Field - Isabelle Mouniaman - MSF director of operations

The August 14 earthquake that struck southern Haiti caused many traumatic injuries requiring surgery and post-operative care. Isabelle Mouniaman, MSF operations director, describes MSF's response in the towns of Jérémie and Les Cayes and other hard-hit areas. From the beginning, MSF relied on surgical teams already present in Haiti before reinforcing the teams with staff specialized in post-operative care and other needs. While most surgical patients were treated in the South, some were transferred to MSF facilities in Port-au-Prince for emergency care and orthopedic surgery. The deteriorating security situation in Port-au-Prince has added to the challenges, making it more difficult to travel by road to the earthquake-affected areas. Alternatives have included traveling by plane or helicopter and transporting supplies by sea.

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