Doctors Without Borders Shuts Down Emergency Center in Port-au-prince | AI News Digest
After weeks of uncertainty, Doctors Without Borders has officially announced the indefinite closure of its emergency care facility in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, citing the worsening violence that has left the city predominantly under gang control. The organization had previously halted operations in March 2025 following armed assaults on its vehicles, which resulted in minor injuries to staff members. Established in the Turgeau neighborhood, the center was vital in providing care, having treated over 100,000 patients since relocating from Martissant in 2021. The escalating security crisis has severely hindered access to healthcare, with more than 60% of health facilities in the capital now inactive. The United Nations has reported a troubling surge in violence, resulting in thousands of deaths and displacements, underscoring the urgent humanitarian emergency facing Haiti.
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