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Canape Vert - "CTU - CHOLERA REHYDRATION CENTER" (Supported by: MDM France)

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Affiliation: Médecins du Monde (MdM) Updated Nov 25, 2010
Command & Control, Medical, Epidemic, Medical Facilities/Medical Response Updated Nov 25, 2010
Command & Control, Medical Unit Updated Nov 25, 2010
Medical, Education, Cholera Awareness / Prevention Updated Nov 25, 2010
Medical, Education, Health Awareness Updated Nov 25, 2010
Medical, Facility, Capacity, Hospital Beds 4 (Cholera Beds) Updated Dec 14, 2010
Medical, Facility, Cholera, Rehydration Center (CTU or UTC) Updated Nov 25, 2010
Medical, Services, Ambulance Services Updated Nov 25, 2010
MDM-F is operating seven (7) Cholera Treatment Units (CTUs) in Port-au-Prince and has established a system of ambulances for transfer of severe cases to Chol...
Medical, Services, Cholera Treatment Updated Dec 14, 2010

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Status: Unknown, Needs Status Unknown (For Active Disasters) Average Updated Nov 25, 2010

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2010 /2011 Haiti Cholera Epidemic ArchivedJoined Nov 25, 2010

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Service: Temporary

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This site is designated as a 'UTC' per the PAHO list dated 11/19/10

UTC DEFINITION: Unit for the treat of Cholera (UTC): A health center, mobile clinic or hospital that has built a space to treat cholera patients, or in a tent or in a room of the structure. UTC is capable of making oral and intravenous rehydration. Capacity 2-20 beds. Opening: at least 12 hours. Staff physician, infimières, sanitation officer, health worker.

CONTACT:

Myriam Pomarel
37024870
medco.mdmhaiti @ gmail.com

Capacity: 4

From: Health Cluster Bulletin #4 - Cholera Outbreak in Haiti
Tuesday, November 23, 2010, 4:02 PM

MDM-F is operating seven (7) Cholera Treatment Units (CTUs) in Port-au-Prince and has established a system of ambulances for transfer of severe cases to Cholera Treatment Units. They also have a network of 70 health promoters who work in neighborhoods around these CTUs to provide education and health promotion.