Daily Struggle of Haitians with Chronic Illnesses During Times of Crisis

For several weeks, the dire situation in the country, particularly in the capital, has greatly affected the population, especially those who are ill. "This situation is very stressful. I can't sleep, I'm worried, and my illness doesn't tolerate stress," said one person with lupus. Similarly, a patient suffering from chronic inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy asserted that this situation worsens her condition. "My illness has already made the lower part of my body invalid, and if this continues, it will attack