Cholera is more than a public-health headline — it’s a story about infrastructure, inequality, history, and the ongoing struggle for dignity in Haiti. In Episode 9 of Off The Boat with Le Joseph, we explore how cholera first entered Haiti in 2010, how it devastated the country for nearly a decade, and why the disease returned in 2022 despite being declared eliminated.

This episode breaks down the science behind Vibrio cholerae, the conditions that allowed it to spread, the role of water and sanitation failures, and how climate, conflict, and displacement continue to fuel the resurgence. We also look at the broader Caribbean picture — including outbreaks in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and other islands — to understand cholera as a regional challenge, not just a Haitian tragedy.

Whether you care about public health, Caribbean history, Haitian affairs, or the structural issues shaping the region, this episode offers a grounded, clear, and necessary look at one of the most important crises of our time.