Topic > Essay on Public Health Infrastructure - 1017

The destruction of this infrastructure following the 2010 Haiti earthquake led to a cholera epidemic which, although still a significant problem, was contained thanks to the successful mobilization of resources and efforts by Haitian and international organizations.4 Concerted efforts have led to the establishment of water quality monitoring systems throughout the country, an increase in personnel trained in water monitoring and surveillance, and improvements the quality of several cholera treatment facilities, which helped bring the epidemic under control. The mobilization pillar is key to ensuring that resources and manpower are delivered quickly to the location of the outbreak to prevent its continuation