Haiti's interim Prime Minister Garry Conille announced his intention to establish a new government within a week after being discharged from the hospital. Conille, who was hospitalized on Saturday due to an asthma attack, reassured the public of his health and his commitment to restoring peace and healthcare access in the Caribbean nation.
In a video message on Sunday, Conille expressed his concerns about the current state of healthcare accessibility, exacerbated by the ongoing violence. "During my time in the hospital, I couldn't help but think about the people who can't reach the general hospital or afford necessary care due to widespread violence," he said. "I am working tirelessly to ensure we have a government in place by early next week to navigate us out of this crisis."
Reports surfaced that three police officers were killed on Sunday amid escalating gang violence, particularly in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. The police union, Synopha, also reported one officer missing and noted that over 60% of hospitals had shut down because of the violence.
In related news, Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed that Kenyan troops would be deployed to Haiti within the next two weeks. "Kenya is seen as a beacon of hope by many nations. People in Sudan, DRC, and now Haiti are counting on our assistance," Ruto stated. "We will deploy our police to Haiti to help maintain peace, possibly by next week."
Following Conille's hospitalization, his office released a statement explaining that his illness occurred after a demanding week of activities. He received treatment at a hospital in a suburb of Port-au-Prince. The 58-year-old Conille took office on June 3, replacing Ariel Henry, after being appointed by Haiti's Presidential Transitional Council.