Bernard Mevs Hospital


Bernard Mevs Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti. It was one of the few trauma, critical care, and surgical hospitals in the country. It is currently not open and was crippled due to a gang attack in December 2024.

History

The hospital was founded in 1994 by Jerry Bitar and Marlon Bitar, two Haitian surgeons who ran the hospital. It was organized as a partnership between Project Medishare,a U.S.-based nonprofit organization affiliated with the University of Miami, and the surgeons.
Following the 2010 [Haiti earthquake], Bernard Mevs became a key facility for emergency care, supported by Project Medishare. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the hospital significantly expanded its operations, providing medical services such as trauma surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and intensive care.
In December 2024, armed gangs attacked Bernard Mevs Hospital with Molotov cocktails, destroying millions of dollars' worth of critical medical equipment and facilities, including CT scanners, a pediatric ward, and operating rooms.

Services

Bernard Mevs Hospital offered a wide range of medical services, including:
The hospital also ran training programs for Haitian medical staff and hosted international medical volunteers.

Partnerships

Bernard Mevs is closely affiliated with Project Medishare for Haiti, which provides funding, medical supplies, volunteer staff, and technical support. Other partners have included the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, various NGOs, and international relief agencies.