NYAGI Project in Haiti
Towards the end of 2019, just before the onset of COVID19, NYAGI partnered with CARIS Foundation and USAID's Projet Santé to establish a self-sustaining ultrasound training in Haiti. The program provides remote instruction, educational resouces, and local support across the country. This short video captures the rewarding experience at our last visit to Haiti.
2019 (phase 1): NYAGI Project team visits Haiti to establish an in-country ultrasound education program for healthcare providers.
2020 (phase 2): NYAGI Project Team returns to Haiti for further in-person Training the Trainer education.
2020 COVID: NYAGI Project pauses teaching due to the pandemic and Haiti’s unexpected socio-political issues.
2023 (phase 3): Resume blended education by in-country Haitian trainers and remote NYAGI experts.
THE NEED
Low-Income Countries vs United States Maternal Mortality
Primary care health centers in rural areas often:
are under-resourced
lack advanced diagnostic tools
require patients to travel to urban areas for ultrasound evaluation
are staffed by health workers extremely eager to learn ultrasound skills
Dr. Arold Scutt with his ultrasound machine in his clinic, Centre Medico-Social Petite Place Cazeau, in Haiti.
The Approach
Enhance Haiti’s rural healthcare centers with ultrasound triage skills
Empower local healthcare providers to identify potential complications of pregnancy, pneumonia, fractures, and other medical conditions.
Harness the power of technology via remote and in-person training to continue skills development.
Educate, empower, and elevate rural healthcare providers.
A physician reviews scanning techniques in 7D Imaging’s obNAV software at Grace Children’s Hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
The Impact
NYAGI Project has trained over 40 healthcare professionals from over 20 clinics around the country. Plans are to amplify their skills and learning resources to fully utilize ultrasound in their practices.
