Haiti’s new prime minister hospitalized days after being selected to lead country
SUMMARY
Haiti's newly selected Prime Minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalized in Port-au-Prince shortly after his arrival. The government cited "intense activities" as the cause of his mild illness, assuring that he is stable. Conille, chosen on May 28, faces significant challenges, including addressing gang violence and preparing for a U.N.-backed Kenyan police force deployment. Formerly Haiti’s prime minister in 2011-2012, Conille had been working as UNICEF’s regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Since arriving, he has engaged with officials, toured the reopened international airport, and met with business and telecommunications leaders.
