AGP Executive Report

Medical AI for Haiti: Anthropic and OpenEvidence are rolling out free AI-powered clinical decision support to clinicians in about 100 low- and middle-income countries, including Haiti, aiming to help doctors navigate peer-reviewed research and guidelines where access is limited. Deportations hit Haiti’s north: Human Rights Watch reports the U.S. has deported hundreds of Haitians since late July after TPS ended, with flights diverted to Cap-Haïtien as Port-au-Prince stays too dangerous; HRW says people faced days without basic care and that some had pending asylum claims. Haiti’s journalism squeezed: RSF says Ti Boukan FM in Gressier stopped broadcasting after gang threats and the abduction and killing of its director, while another journalist was abducted in Delmas. UN funding pressure: A UN humanitarian funding shortfall is cutting hot meals and rations in Haiti, alongside worse hunger impacts in Sudan and Afghanistan. Science & health breakthrough: A Davidson Fellows winner found coral bacteria that may help block cholera-causing Vibrio cholerae, inspired by outbreaks near the Dominican Republic–Haiti border. UNGA context: UN leaders are debating how to “restore trust” as global conflict and aid cuts strain the system. Immigration policy ripple: A separate report says U.S. lenders are pulling back from banking and credit for immigrants as crackdown fears grow.

Haiti Deportations Under Fire: Human Rights Watch reports the U.S. has deported 450+ Haitians since late July after TPS ended, including people with pending asylum claims, with flights diverted to Cap-Haïtien as gangs make Port-au-Prince too dangerous; deportees describe days without food or basic care. Moïse Assassination Case Moves: U.S. authorities arrested 30 more suspects in the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, including 18 flown from Haiti to Miami, as the case heads toward trials in Florida. Press Under Pressure: RSF says gang violence is shrinking space for journalism, including the abduction and killing of a radio station director in Gressier and the kidnapping of a Port-au-Prince journalist. UNGA & Humanitarian Crunch: Reporting ahead of UNGA highlights severe aid funding cuts, with Haiti facing reduced hot meals and rations during food shortages. Science & Health Hope: A teen researcher, Isabel Garcia, won $25,000 for work suggesting coral bacteria may help block cholera-causing bacteria in water systems. Global Tech Policy Angle: UNESCO urged communities to remember the slave trade and its abolition, linking Haiti’s Saint-Domingue uprising to today’s education and resilience.

Humanitarian Crisis & Deportations: Human Rights Watch says the U.S. has deported 450+ Haitians since late July after TPS ended, including people with pending asylum claims, with flights increasingly diverted to Cap-Haïtien as Port-au-Prince’s airport stays unsafe due to gang activity. Press Freedom Under Pressure: RSF reports Haiti’s Ti Boukan FM in Gressier has stopped broadcasting after its director was abducted and later found beheaded, while another journalist in Delmas was also abducted. Justice & Security: Eighteen suspects tied to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse have been flown to the U.S. for trial in Florida, extending a long extradition process. UN Funding Crunch: A UN report warns that aid cuts are forcing “brutal decisions,” with Haiti seeing fewer hot meals and rations during food shortages. Science & Health: A new study links autism in Medicaid to nearly 14 years shorter life expectancy, underscoring the need for better long-term care—relevant for Haiti’s broader health-system strain.

Haiti & Health: A new JAMA Network Open study finds autistic people on US Medicaid live about 14 years less than the general population, with the gap linked to treatable conditions—an alarming reminder for Haiti and other countries where long-term care and community support are often thin. Haiti & Migration: Human Rights Watch reports the US has deported hundreds of Haitians since ending TPS, including people with pending asylum claims, sending them to a country with limited capacity to receive and protect returnees. Haiti & Justice: Eighteen suspects tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been flown to the US for trial in Florida, marking another step in a long-running case. Haiti & Tech/Media: CANAL+ and LaLiga sign an anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illegal sports streaming. Haiti & Security/Society: Reporting highlights sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of gang governance in Haiti, with thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026. Haiti & Agriculture: After Hurricane Melissa, some Haitian farmers in the west turned trees into charcoal to replace lost crops—while local authorities say they lack funds to help.

Haiti–Justice: Eighteen suspects tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been flown to the U.S. for trial in Florida, marking a new phase after earlier U.S. convictions and leaving more defendants in Haiti awaiting extradition. Sports Tech & Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy agreement spanning nearly 50 countries, including Haiti, to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illegal distribution of sports broadcasts. Haiti–Health & Data: New research on Medicaid shows autistic enrollees have a life expectancy about 14 years shorter than the general U.S. population, underscoring the need for better long-term care planning. Haiti–Security & Rights: A report highlights how sexual and gender-based violence is being used as a tool of criminal governance in Haiti, with thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026. Haiti–Climate & Livelihoods: After Hurricane Melissa, some Haitian farmers in the west turned destroyed trees into charcoal to survive, pointing to gaps in local support and recovery funding.

Haiti’s SGBV crisis: A new report frames sexual and gender-based violence in Haiti as a core tool of gang “criminal governance,” citing thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026 and describing collective rapes, abductions, and extortion via filmed assaults. Public health lab readiness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together Caribbean lab directors—including Haiti’s—aimed at strengthening surveillance, diagnostics, and regional preparedness using Pandemic Fund support. Water safety in Haiti: A separate update warns drinking water in Haiti is contaminated with lead at alarming levels, raising urgent public health stakes. Earthquake engineering in Haiti’s orbit: Stony Brook’s Darla-Ena Boyer received a Turner Dissertation Fellowship for earthquake engineering research inspired by Haiti’s 2010 quake, including a “pendulum wall” design meant to dissipate seismic energy. Hurricane aftermath and energy pressures: After Hurricane Melissa, farmers in western Haiti turned destroyed trees into charcoal to survive, while local authorities say they lack funds to help crop-loss households. Immigration tech and Haiti: Coverage of Haitian TPS ending highlights how enforcement actions and detention systems are affecting Haitian communities in the U.S., including Ohio jails. Agriculture and smallholders: A book review spotlights regenerative farming for smallholders—relevant to Haiti’s push for higher yields and more resilient livelihoods.

Haiti’s SGBV Crisis: A new report describes sexual and gender-based violence as a core tool of gang “criminal governance,” with 5,500 SGBV incidents recorded in the first half of 2026 and 87% involving collective rape, including assaults filmed for extortion and humiliation. Earthquake Engineering in Haiti’s Shadow: Haitian-American Darla-Ena Boyer won a Turner Dissertation Fellowship for research on “pendulum walls” designed to dissipate seismic energy more effectively—work inspired by the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together lab directors (including Haiti) to strengthen regional preparedness, surveillance, diagnostics, and public health response. Water Safety Warning: Reporting flags contaminated drinking water in Haiti with alarming lead levels. Charcoal After Storms: After Hurricane Melissa, farmers in western Haiti turned fruit trees into charcoal as crops were destroyed and local aid ran short. Haitian TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Ohio detention of Haitian immigrants jumped 142% since TPS ended, with Haitian women rising sharply among detained women.

Haiti & Public Health Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped its 11th CariPHLN workshop in Bridgetown (Sept. 8–10), bringing together lab directors from across the Caribbean—including Haiti—to strengthen lab networking, surveillance, diagnostics, and faster public-health response. Haiti & Earthquake Engineering: Haitian-American Darla-Ena Boyer won Stony Brook’s Turner Dissertation Fellowship for earthquake engineering research, including a “pendulum wall” design meant to dissipate seismic energy more effectively. Haiti & Clean Water Risk: Reporting flags drinking water in Haiti contaminated with lead at alarming levels, raising urgent safety concerns for households. Haiti & Security’s Gender Toll: A new look at Haiti’s gang-controlled areas describes sexual and gender-based violence as a systematic tool of criminal governance, with thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026. Haiti & Climate/Disaster Aftermath: After Hurricane Melissa, some western Haiti farmers shifted from crops to charcoal-making—an income lifeline that also signals rising pressure on trees and local resources. Haiti & Immigration Tech/Policy: In the U.S., Haitian TPS changes are driving detention spikes and legal battles, including reports of Haitian-Ohioans’ detention rising sharply and Haitian deportation cases unfolding in real time.

Haitian TPS fallout in the U.S.: A new Ohio Immigrant Alliance report says detention of Haitian-Ohioans in four ICE jails jumped 142% after TPS ended, with Haitian women rising from 2% to 39% of female detainees. Haiti as a target in U.S. policy: A U.S. Presidential Determination again lists Haiti as a major drug transit/illicit drug producing country for FY2027, tying Haiti to broader enforcement pressure. Security crisis and SGBV in Haiti: A new analysis describes sexual and gender-based violence as a core tool of gang “criminal governance,” with thousands of incidents recorded in early 2026. Caribbean lab readiness: CARPHA’s CariPHLN workshop in Barbados brought together lab directors (including Haiti) to strengthen regional surveillance, diagnostics, and preparedness. Water and health stakes: Haiti’s drinking water is reported to be contaminated with lead at alarming levels, raising public health concerns. Tech & enforcement beyond Haiti: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal covering Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal sports streaming networks. Science in the region: Drones are increasingly used by organized crime across Latin America, with authorities struggling to keep up.

Haiti Security & Health: A new report frames sexual and gender-based violence in Haiti as a tool of gang “criminal governance,” citing thousands of SGBV incidents in early 2026, including widespread collective rape and extortion via filmed assaults. Public Health Labs: CARPHA wrapped a 11th CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean lab preparedness, surveillance, diagnostics, and response, with Haiti among the participating countries. Agriculture & Food Systems: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are pushing to shape a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, demanding real roles in irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and monitoring. Education & Nursing: UEH opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), laying out requirements and an application window. Immigration Tech & Harm: In the U.S., a Haitian student’s death after an ICE ankle monitor has triggered an Army Cadet Command investigation into bullying claims—highlighting how enforcement tech can spill into education and mental health. Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to Haiti, Gautier Lekens, presented credentials and signaled continued Franco-Haitian cooperation. Regional Tech/Media: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal spanning nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal sports streaming networks.

Haiti–U.S. Immigration Shock: The Trump administration’s end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians is rippling into real lives, with reports of Haitian immigrants facing detention and deportation pressures, including cases tied to ankle monitors and family separation. Public Health in Haiti: Drinking water in Haiti is reportedly contaminated with lead at alarming levels, with average concentrations far above WHO limits and researchers pointing to lead pipes, wastewater and septic pollution, and weak water-quality regulation. Regional Lab Readiness: CARPHA wrapped a CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness, surveillance, and diagnostic coordination, with Haiti among the participating countries. Agriculture With Farmers at the Table: Haitian farmers’ organizations are demanding a direct role in shaping a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, pushing for local input on irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Security & Tech: Haiti’s police leadership urged a more technological approach to border surveillance and real-time information sharing at a UN police summit. Haiti in Global Media/Tech: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal spanning nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal sports streaming networks. Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to Haiti presented credentials, signaling renewed Franco-Haitian cooperation.

Water & Climate: The World Meteorological Organization says fossil-fuel pollution is throwing the Earth’s water cycle “off balance,” with land water storage declining since 2016 and 42% of the world below historical freshwater norms in 2025—raising the odds of harsher swings between floods and drought. Public Health & Water Safety (Haiti): A new report flags lead contamination in Haitian drinking water at alarming levels, with average concentrations far above WHO guidance and possible links to lead pipes, wastewater and weak regulation. Regional Lab Capacity (Caribbean/Haiti): CARPHA wrapped up a CariPHLN workshop in Barbados to strengthen Caribbean laboratory preparedness, surveillance, diagnostics, and response—bringing Haiti and other islands into tighter networking. Agriculture (Haiti): Haitian farmers’ groups are pushing for real decision-making power in a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, arguing local input is key for irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Immigration Policy (Haiti/US): Coverage continues around the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the U.S., including how the policy shift is affecting families and daily life. Security & Tech (Haiti): Haiti’s police leadership told the UN it needs a more technological approach to border surveillance and real-time information sharing to counter regional drug trafficking. Education (Haiti): UEH opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), outlining requirements and application steps.

Public Health & Labs: CARPHA brought together Caribbean lab directors (including Haiti) in Barbados to strengthen regional lab preparedness and faster detection of health threats. Water Safety: A new report warns drinking water in Haiti has lead levels far above WHO limits, tied to aging infrastructure, pollution, and weak regulation. Agriculture & Food Security: Haitian farmers’ groups are pushing for real decision-making power in a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, arguing local input is key for irrigation, seeds, credit, and markets. Health Education: UEH opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), outlining fees, online steps, and admission requirements. Security & Tech: Haiti’s police leadership told the UN Police Chiefs’ Summit it needs a more technological approach to border surveillance. Diplomacy: Haiti welcomed a new French ambassador, Gautier Lekens, who is also preparing with security and language training. Immigration Pressure (US-Haiti): Multiple reports highlight the fallout from ending TPS for Haitians in the U.S., alongside a tragic case involving a Haitian student and an ICE ankle monitor. Sports Tech & Piracy: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal spanning nearly 50 countries, explicitly including Haiti.

Lead in Drinking Water: Haiti’s drinking water is showing alarming lead levels, with an estimated average of 65 micrograms per liter and peaks near 90—well above the WHO limit of 10—linked to lead pipes, polluted groundwater, and weak regulation. Agriculture & Local Power: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are demanding a real say in a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, pushing for farmer-led design, irrigation fixes, seed and credit access, and better market links. Health Education Access: Haiti’s State University of Haiti (UEH) opened registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), with set dates, fees, and admission requirements. Immigration Pressure in the U.S.: A Haitian student at Wright State, Pierre Damas Bel, died by suicide after bullying tied to an ICE ankle monitor; the U.S. Army Cadet Command says it’s investigating the claims. Sports Tech & Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to share enforcement intelligence and disrupt illegal streaming networks. Diplomacy: Haiti welcomed a new French ambassador, Gautier Lekens, who presented credentials and outlined renewed Franco-Haitian cooperation.

Water Safety: Haiti’s drinking water is showing alarming lead contamination, with average levels around 65 micrograms per liter and peaks near 90—well above the WHO limit of 10—linked to lead pipes, polluted groundwater, and weak regulation. Public Health Education: The State University of Haiti opens registration for a Doctoral School of Nursing Sciences (2026–2027), with applications running Sept. 15–Oct. 2 and requirements including a nursing license and a full dossier. Agriculture & Governance: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ organizations are pushing to shape a proposed $47.9M North/Northeast agriculture project, demanding real farmer participation in irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Immigration & Safety in the U.S.: U.S. Army Cadet Command is investigating bullying claims tied to the death of Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel, who reportedly faced harassment after wearing an ICE ankle monitor. Sports Tech & Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy agreement covering nearly 50 countries, including Haiti, to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illegal sports streaming. Science & Learning: UNESCO reports a 33% rise in attacks on schools worldwide in 2025, warning that disrupted education can drive long-term dropout risks. Research Curiosity: A claim of “sunken city” patterns near the Bermuda Triangle points to how online seafloor maps can spark theories—while experts stress the lack of scientific confirmation.

Lead in Drinking Water: Haiti’s drinking water is showing alarming lead levels, with averages around 65 micrograms per liter and peaks near 90—well above the WHO limit—linked to lead pipes, polluted groundwater, and weak regulation, raising risks from heart and kidney problems to serious brain effects. Public Health Watch: Haiti and the Dominican Republic are also on alert after suspected anthrax cases in Haiti’s Grand’Anse; the DR reports no confirmed cases but has boosted surveillance while Haitian teams investigate possible exposure from sick livestock. Security & Tech: Haiti’s police leadership told the UN Police Chiefs summit that border security needs a more technological approach, including advanced surveillance tools and real-time information sharing. Digital Life in Haiti: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot phase in Haiti, a step that could reshape connectivity for services and everyday tech use. Sports Piracy (Haiti included): CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal spanning nearly 50 countries, including Haiti, to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illegal streaming networks. Immigration Pressure in the U.S.: A Haitian immigrant’s TPS is being taken away, and separate reporting highlights how new Medicaid rules could leave some Haitians and other legal immigrants without healthcare.