The relocation of the State University of Haiti Hospital (HUEH) is still being awaited. Invited to the Panel Magik show on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Yvens Marc Arthur Merine, a member of a commission made up of students and alumni from the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (FMP), denounced the lack of results despite the commitments announced by health authorities.<\/p>

According to the representative of the commission, a meeting was organized with the Minister of Public Health and Population, Sinal Bertrand, who had committed to advancing the matter. The minister even announced a reopening of the hospital at the end of August. Yet, no concrete solution has been implemented thus far, laments Yvens Marc Arthur Merine. "It's a lack of will," he says, expressing the feeling that the commission's representatives are being led on.<\/p>

This wait continues as the closure of the General Hospital on February 29, 2024, in a context of insecurity, has deeply disrupted the functioning of this institution. The building was then ravaged by a fire in February 2025. Since then, the relocation has become a major demand of medical students, who alert to the consequences of this situation for medical training and access to care. In June 2026, FMP students had already taken to the streets to demand the resumption of hospital activities.<\/p>

For Yvens Marc Arthur Merine, the urgency is even greater as the HUEH is not limited to patient care. The establishment also plays an essential role in the training of future doctors and specialists. He recalls that two years have passed without a hospital residency competition before the one organized this year by the FMP. However, the admitted doctors are still waiting to know in which structures they will continue their specialization.<\/p>

While the La Paix University Hospital hosts some residents, available spots remain limited, according to the commission's representative. The closure of the HUEH thus reduces training opportunities and also forces FMP students to do their internships in the provinces. <\/p>

In light of this situation, the commission is not necessarily demanding the immediate transfer of all hospital services. They are rather asking for a gradual resumption of activities, to allow patients to regain access to care and for students to benefit from the necessary conditions for their training. "We are not asking for a relocation of the HUEH with all services, but at least a gradual reopening," explained its representative.<\/p>

However, the question of relocation had already been addressed by the authorities. The site of the former Haitian Community Hospital had notably been mentioned as a possibility, according to Merine. But in his view, discussions have yet to yield a concrete decision.<\/p>

The file for the reconstruction of the HUEH is also facing a setback. In July 2026, the French Ambassador to Haiti, Antoine Michon, announced the suspension of French funding for the reconstruction project, halted after the hospital was taken over by armed groups in March 2024. This announcement pertains to the reconstruction project and does not, by itself, respond to the request for temporary relocation advocated by the students.<\/p>

In the absence of progress, the commission intends to continue its actions with the authorities and seek support from other sectors if it does not receive a response. Yvens Marc Arthur Merine emphasizes the need for mobilization from the entire government, arguing that the reopening of the HUEH must become a national priority. "Be careful, we are not announcing a protest, but we are not saying we won't do it either," he warned.<\/p>

For the commission, the issue goes beyond student demands. The reopening of the HUEH must be a national priority, asserted Yvens Marc Arthur Meriné. Indeed, with a minimum of 500 patients per day, "the General Hospital" remains an essential establishment for specialized care and medical training in Haiti. As long as its relocation remains without concrete outcome, patients and future doctors will continue to suffer the consequences.<\/p>