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Solino - "UTC - CHOLERA TREATMENT" (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, Cholera, Rehydration Center (CTU or UTC) Updated Nov 25, 2010
Medical, Services, Ambulance Services Updated Nov 25, 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: Not listed

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.