"Journalist Jocelyn Justin, who survived a violent armed attack […] in downtown Port-au-Prince on Dec. 24, 2024, has spent more than a year receiving medical treatment in Cuba. After suffering severe jaw injuries when he was struck in the face by a projectile, Justin underwent multiple surgeries as part of a lengthy recovery process.
He said an initial surgery in Cuba allowed doctors to reconstruct his jaw using an artificial support. Justin is now awaiting a third operation to complete his treatment. According to him, the Haitian state must pay US$1,300 in administrative fees for the maxillofacial procedure.
So far, calls and messages sent to the head of [Haiti’s Ministry of Health] have gone unanswered. Justin said interviews he gave to Haitian and international media to draw attention to his case were allegedly misinterpreted by the minister. According to Justin, Dr. Bertrand Sinal responded defensively, accusing the journalist of mobilizing the press against him while suggesting he seek support from the media instead."
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This text was translated with the assistance of AI and reviewed by Jorge Valencia
