Many organizations are currently asking for funds to help Haiti in its current outbreak of cholera. Cholera, if treated, can be cured. Its victims who are least compromised by malnutrition and other health issues respond best. Soap and water can help prevent its spread. Unfortunately, like many in our country responded with inappropriate reaction to someone diagnosed with HIV, some Haitians decided that the appropriate response to Doctors Without Borders attempt to set up treatment tents in their community was to protest and burn the tents.
The Dominican Republic has closed its border with Haiti with regard to markets and is requiring people to use soap before entering from Haiti. This seems more reasonable. Hopefully, those providing humanitarian aid will not be discouaged by setbacks and receive the funds needed to get the epidemic under control.
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