Hurricane Matthew and Haiti: Switzerland intensifies activities to help survivors of the disaster)
Bern, 17.10.2016 - Swiss humanitarian operations in Haiti are focusing on the south-west of the country, hardest hit by the storm. More specialists left Bern today to reinforce our on-site teams. Switzerland's priorities include ensuring access to drinking water and fighting the spread of cholera, while also providing support for operations by the United Nations and the International Federation of the Red Cross.