Better Health Security for Haiti

Better health security for Haitians is the goal of Haiti's National Specimen Referral Network, or NSRN, which is part of the National Public Health Laboratory and the Directorate of Epidemiology, Laboratory and Research in Port-au-Prince. U.S. Ambass

VOA标准英语2011--Haiti to Hold Second Round of Elections

After a grueling campaign, Haiti's two second round presidential candidates are making their final push toward Sunday's vote with concerts in Port-Au-Prince. Scholar and former first lady Mirlande Manigat has worked to project an image of competence.

Haiti Rebel Leader Enters Port-au-Prince

Haiti Rebel Leader Enters Port-au-Prince Michael Bowman A Haitian rebel leader whose forces overran more than half of the country entered Port-au-Prince Monday and promptly made contact with the count

VOA常速英语2007-Rebuilding Efforts in Haiti Shift to Education

By Brian Wagner Port-au-Prince 09 October 2007 Thousands of Haitian schools reopened their doors for a new school year last month, thanks in part to the support of the United States and other international donors. As Haiti's government works to reco

VOA标准英语2010年-Haiti Buries Thousands of Its Dead in

Soon after the earthquake struck, and the search for the living had begun in Haiti, there were bodies, thousands and thousands of dead bodies. Then the burials began, not ordinary burials with traditional rituals and grief, but burials in mass graves

VOA标准英语2010年-Experts: Haiti Reconstruction Faces Hu

Representatives of major donor countries will gather in Montreal on January 25 to discuss reconstruction efforts in Haiti, following the massive earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation January 12. Many Haitians have been given a new lease on life

VOA标准英语2010年-New Earthquake Jolts Haiti

The U.S. Geological Survey says the new quake, which shook Haiti just after sunrise Wednesday, was centered about 35 miles northwest of the capital Port au Prince. It was the largest of more than 40 significant aftershocks following the January 12th

VOA标准英语2010年-Thailand Slum Community Gives to Haiti

In a Valentine's Day with a difference, residents of the Klong Toey slum near Bangkok's port have come to the aid of the children of Haiti. Volunteers and children from the Duang Prateep Foundation, which works with the community, on Sunday walked th

Dominican Republic, Haiti join hands to uproot cholera

SANTO DOMINGO, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Dominican Republic and Haiti Wednesday launched a joint plan aimed at eliminating cholera, which has claimed more than 7,000 lives in both countries since October 2010. The efforts were backed by the World Healt

VOA标准英语2010年-Full Picture of Haiti Devastation Emer

Death, devastation and deprivation prevail in Haiti's capital, as the full extent of the country's humanitarian crisis is being revealed to the world. The international community is rushing aid to earthquake-ravaged Port-au-Prince in the face of logi

VOA标准英语2010年-US Marines Join Relief Effort in Haiti

A 2,000-strong unit of U.S. Marines began moving ashore west of Port-au-Prince at dawn on Tuesday to help deliver relief to victims of last week's earthquake. Some U.S. troops landed by helicopter at the presidential palace, where crowds of Haitians

英语博客(A cup of English):Haiti

Beginners. Haiti, as you all know, has suffered a terrible catastrophe recently. The 12th of January, an earthquake hit the nation. It registered 7.0, and there were many after shocks, about 33. Many countries have given assistance and money to help

VOA标准英语2010年-Donations for Haiti Fill Washington Wa

People across Washington took time during a nationwide holiday Monday to support earthquake relief efforts for Haiti. Local emergency officials, community activists and area residents helped fill one warehouse with boxes of supplies, intended for the

Cholera Operations in Haiti Seriously Under-funded

The United Nations is holding a special meeting with donor countries to drum up support for its cholera treatment and control operations in Haiti. It says it has received less than half of the $175 million it needs to carry out its life-saving progra

VOA标准英语2010年-In Washington, People Gather at Haiti

Candlelight vigils for victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti have been taking place in the United States. In Washington, a crowd gathered at the Haiti's Embassy Wednesday night to offer prayers and appeal for international support. Haiti's E

VOA标准英语2010年-Looting Continues in Haiti as Resident

U.S. troops patrolled the streets of Port-au-Prince on Monday in an attempt to drive away looters who were breaking into shops and buildings to grab whatever they could find. Some people have begun fleeing the capital for the countryside in search of

VOA标准英语2010年-Clinton to Visit Haiti Saturday for Fi

A US Air Force photo shows tents on the edge of the runway at Port-au-Prince airport, providing shelter to US military personnel participating in the Haiti's relief effort, 15 Jan 2010 U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will fly to Port-au-Princ

Actor Glover Supports Aristide's Return to Haiti

Hollywood actor Danny Glover is the latest celebrity(名声) making a push for former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to return to his homeland. Glover, who starred in the Lethal Weapon（致命武器） movies, is chairman of the U.S.-based

Clinton to visit Haiti on election standoff, reconstruction

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State(国务卿) Hillary Clinton will visit Haiti on Sunday to focus on the island state's election standoff and reconstruction efforts, the State Department said on Friday. In addition to meeting wit

VOA标准英语2010年-US Reaches out to Quake-Hit Haiti

The U.S. government as well as American officials and aid workers are trying to help Haiti following the devastating earthquake that hit near the capital Port-au-Prince late Tuesday. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlined U.S. help to Haiti from