If any country was a mine-shaft canary for the reintroduction of cholera, it was Haiti - and we knew it. And in retrospect, more should have been done to prepare for cholera... which can spread like wildfire in Haiti... This was a big rebuke to all of us working in public health and health care in Haiti.

Summary

This quote highlights the acknowledgment that Haiti was highly vulnerable to the reintroduction of cholera and that there was a lack of sufficient preparation done to mitigate its spread. The comparison of the country to a mine-shaft canary emphasizes the warning signs and the urgent need for action. The quote further expresses regret and admits a collective failure in adequately addressing the situation, serving as a rebuke to those involved in public health and healthcare efforts in Haiti.

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