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Delmas 56, Camp Derilag Tet Ansanm - "UTC - CHOLERA TREATMENT" (Supported by: Save The Children)

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Last updated Dec 21, 2010. This is not confirmation of current availability; call before travelling.

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Affiliation: Save The Children Updated Nov 25, 2010
Cluster, WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene - United Nations) Updated Dec 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 Dec 25, 2010
Medical, Education, Hygiene Health, Awareness Updated Dec 25, 2010
Medical, Facility, Capacity, Hospital Beds 10 (Cholera Beds) Updated Dec 21, 2010
Medical, Facility, Cholera, Rehydration Center (CTU or UTC) Updated Nov 25, 2010

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

UTC DEFINITION: Unit for the/Cholera (UTC): a health center, mobile clinic or hospital alone which has built a space to be able treat patients cholera, or in a tent or ente or in a house of the structure. THE UTC is able to make oral rehydration and intravenous use. Capacity 2-20 beds. Opening: at least during 12 hours. Staff : doctor, nurses, agent sanitation, health worker.

CONTACT:

Marleen Tavernier
mtavernier @ savechildren.org

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

Save the Children is managing two, 24/7 functional UTCs in Gaston Margon (Carrefour) and Delmas 56 with bed capacity of 10. Hygiene promotion is ongoing in 20 camps and surrounding areas through a WASH program.P