Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), World Health Organization (WHO)

This project will help Haiti better understand and respond to air pollution by generating reliable information on fine particle pollution, known as PM2.5. Through the project, PAHO/WHO Haiti and national partners will install an air quality monitoring station, strengthen local capacity to collect and use air quality data, and make the information openly available to the public and decision-makers. The goal is to move from limited data to practical action: supporting public health planning, risk communication, climate-health surveillance, and future national policies on air quality. By working closely with Haitian institutions, the project aims to build a foundation for long-term monitoring and help ensure that air pollution is recognized and addressed as an important public health issue in Haiti.

During this project, our team hopes to transform Haiti’s air quality data gap into a concrete opportunity for public health action. By deploying a reference-grade PM2.5 monitor, strengthening national technical capacity, and making the data openly accessible, we aim to generate evidence that can guide policy dialogue, risk communication, and long-term environmental health planning. Our goal is not only to measure air pollution but also to help Haiti use reliable data to protect communities, inform national standards, and integrate air quality into climate-health surveillance and early warning systems.

Dr. Jimmy Fenelon,  Consultant, Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)