- THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF HAITI is not responsible for the personal medical choices made by participants in medical missions to Haiti.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Information for Travelers to Haiti
While working in Haiti as a FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF HAITI medical mission volunteer you should carry the following with you at all times (in secure belt bag or fanny pack):
- Airline ticket
- Re-entry pass
- Additional photo ID
- Emergency currency
- Passport (keep an additional paper copy in your carry-on bag).
- Medical instruments (very helpful if you have...)
- Stethoscope, Pen light / Otoscope, Scissors
- Consider taking the following clothing and personal items and supplies*
- Scrubs, 2-3 sets
- Skirt, 1-2
- Shorts, 1-2 pairs
- Jeans, 1 pair
- Blouse / shirt, 2-3
- Panties / briefs, 2-3
- Bras, 2-3
- Sox, 2-3 pair
- Sleepwear
- Swimsuit
- Tennis shoes,1 pair
- Sandals, 1 pair
- Hat
- Toiletries
- Other personal items:
- Sunscreen, Insect repellent, Flashlight / batteries, Camera / Film, Notebook / Pen, Watch / alarm clock.
- * All clothing and personal items must fit in a single carry-on bag. Do not take cell phones, pagers or jewelry.
