When the Grid Fails: The Importance of Infrastructure in Providing Healthcare in Northern Haiti

Reliable electricity is one of the most important—and least visible—parts of safe medical care. In northern Haiti, where the national grid has been offline for years, hospitals and clinics rely on generators, solar systems, and hybrid infrastructure to keep lifesaving services running. When power fails, everything from oxygen concentrators to operating room lights are at risk.

This month, as part of our spring campaign focused on infrastructure and reliable power, Konbit Sante invites you to learn more about the systems that help keep care going. 

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When the Grid Fails: The Importance of Infrastructure in Providing Healthcare in Northern Haiti
Thursday, March 26 | 12:00 PM EDT

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This conversation will explore how thoughtful infrastructure—especially solar energy systems—helps protect patient care in a place where electricity cannot be taken for granted.

Presenters

Dr. Nelly Osias
Dr. Osias is the medical director of Serving Sante Hospital and a dedicated OBGYN working to strengthen healthcare delivery in northern Haiti. She will share firsthand perspectives on how reliable electricity and strong infrastructure directly impact patient care and the daily work of clinicians.

Hugh Tozer
A longtime Konbit Sante volunteer and engineer, Hugh has helped design and implement many of the electrical and water infrastructure improvements that support our partner facilities. His work has focused on practical solutions that allow hospitals to continue operating despite unreliable power and fuel shortages.

Together, Hugh and Dr. Osias will discuss:

• Why reliable electricity is essential for safe patient care

• The role solar power can play in hospitals and clinics

• The challenges and opportunities of building energy systems in Haiti

• How Konbit Sante is working with partners to strengthen infrastructure across northern Haiti

Whether you are a longtime supporter or just learning about our work, this conversation offers a window into the behind-the-scenes systems that make healthcare possible.