St. Michel - "CTU - CHOLERA REHYDRATION CENTER" (Supported by: MDM France)
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This site is designated as a 'UTC' per the PAHO list dated 11/19/10
CTU/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
COMMENTS: 8 to 16 hours (FROM 9 November 2010)
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. P