In this paper we will be discussing Haiti which as rated by

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In this paper, we will be discussing Haiti, which, as rated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is a low-income country. It is an essential focus of a global health inquiry because it is crucial to recognize how much the global health system is lacking in Haiti. We will discuss three of Haiti’s strategic plan global health strategies, including a reduction of maternal and infantile morbidity and mortality. A health system that can respond to emergencies and disasters accordingly and how the Haitian government can strengthen capacity for prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases, both infectious and non-infectious.Haiti occupies one-third of the western island of Hispaniola and spans roughly 27,750 kilometers, with mountains accounting for 80% of the territory (World Health Organization & Pan American Health Organization, 2017). In 2015, the population was estimated to be 10,911,819, with more than 25% percent living in the capital, Port-au-Prince (World Health Organization & Pan American Health Organization, 2017). Due to growth within the population, it is estimated to be 11.7 million by 2020 (World Health Organization & Pan American Health Organization, 2017). In regards to the freedom score for Haiti, they have an aggregate score of 41/100, which is an indication that it is partly free (World Health Organization & Pan American Health Organization, 2017). The freedom score, political rights, and civil liberties were all 5/7 (World Health Organization & Pan American Health Organization, 2017). In regards to politics, elections in Haiti are subjected regularly to delays, fraud, and violence (“Building Corruption in Haiti