Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Haiti’s newly selected Prime Minister, Garry Conille, was hospitalized late Saturday in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, just days after he arrived in the country, according to government officials.
The reason for Conille’s hospitalization was not immediately disclosed. The Prime Minister’s office released a statement indicating that Conille was feeling slightly unwell after a week of intense activities. While his condition was described as stable, further details about his health were not provided.
Louis Gérald Gilles, a member of the transitional presidential council involved in Conille’s selection, confirmed to The Associated Press that Conille was hospitalized but was unable to provide additional information.
A person close to Conille, speaking on condition of anonymity, revealed to AP that Conille, who is asthmatic and occasionally uses an inhaler, appeared to have trouble breathing. The individual promptly alerted high-ranking officials, prompting Conille’s hospitalization.
Conille was appointed as Prime Minister on May 28, following a complex selection process. He returned to Haiti on June 1 after previously serving as UNICEF’s regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean. Conille had previously held the position of Haiti’s Prime Minister from October 2011 to May 2012 under then-President Michel Martelly.
Since his arrival, Conille has been actively engaging with various officials and touring different parts of Port-au-Prince. Notably, he visited Haiti’s main international airport, which recently reopened after being closed for nearly three months due to gang violence. During the visit, Conille emphasized the collaborative efforts that facilitated the airport’s return to normal operations.
The circumstances surrounding Conille’s hospitalization have attracted attention, with a small group of onlookers gathering outside the hospital while authorities secured the area. As of now, no further updates regarding Conille’s condition have been provided by his spokesperson or government officials.
