Leader of NTD Control Program Dies

Dr. Vely Martinez Jean Francois Dies from Heart Attack:

Dr. Vely Martinez Jean Francois (right) with
Dr. Abdel Direny, IMA Country Rep in Haiti, during
the recent GAELF Conference in Seoul, South Korea.

Dr. Vely was Coordinator for the Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis program for the Haitian Ministry of Health and Population since 2007. A former Medical school professor, he worked closely with many faith-based and non-government organizations to improve the health and quality of life for the people of Haiti. He was a strong champion for the eliminantion of Lymphatic Filariasis and a leader for the National Neglected Tropical Disease Control program in Haiti. He will be greatly missed by colleagues around the world.