The escalation of gang violence in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has prompted hospitals to close, caused a shortage of medical supplies and forced medical workers to suspend urgent assistance for Haitians.

At St. Damien Pediatric Hospital, doctors, nurses and other staff are worried about shootings and kidnappings that are taking place around the corner. 

“Some of our hospital staff are scared and fear for their lives,” said Jennifer Rayno of Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos Haiti, which…