Travel Ban Stalls Life-Saving Surgery for Haitian Child

Posted: 2025-06-07 22:51:23 UTC

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A 16-year-old girl from Port-au-Prince with heart disease is unable to get the lifesaving surgery she needs due to the travel ban.

Travel ban impacting access to medical care

Life-saving surgery delayed for a Haitian child

Health disparities and access to treatment

Travel ban restrictions

Lack of access to specialized medical care in Haiti

Financial barriers to obtaining surgery abroad