National Ambulance Center Outlines 2026-2027 Priorities for Staff and Operations

Ricardo Jean-Baptiste, Director General of the National Ambulance Center (CAN), recently convened the administration's senior staff to discuss the outlook and priorities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, according to iciHaiti. During the meeting, Jean-Baptiste outlined strategic directions intended to improve working conditions for staff and strengthen the administration's overall operations. Key announcements included the regularization of the status of contract staff at the CAN through the renewal of existing contracts and the formal appointment of those who meet the necessary requirements. The Director General also discussed employee benefits, including the provision of debit and fuel cards, along with other measures designed to enhance the working environment. He further announced a special compensation for employees this coming December, intended to provide additional support ahead of the year-end holiday season. Jean-Baptiste also addressed allegations of a delayed response by a CAN ambulance when the Mayor of Kenscoff, Jean Massillon, fell ill. He reiterated that he had already refuted the claims during a press conference on October 12, specifying that the ambulance took 45 minutes to reach the mayor. He emphasized that an operational ambulance was available in Kenscoff and that the medical emergency protocol was activated immediately upon receiving the alert.