Maladi kache pa gen remèd
Meaning
An illness or problem cannot be properly addressed if it is kept hidden.
This proverb stresses the importance of speaking up, seeking help, and allowing others to understand the problem.
Translation: A hidden illness has no cure.
Literal Meaning: Hidden illness has no remedy.
Example 1
Apa w pa t janm di doktè a ou gen kansè? Maladi kache pa gen remèd!
What? You never told the doctor that you have cancer? A hidden illness has no cure!
Example 2
Cheri, ou te sipoze fè m konnen ou pa t santi w byen. Maladi kache pa gen remèd. Ki jan m ka ede w si m pa konnen?
Honey, you should have told me that you weren't feeling well. A hidden illness has no cure. How can I help you if I don't know?
Fun Facts
This proverb is not limited to physical illnesses. It can also refer to a personal struggle, wrongdoing, conflict, or other problem that someone is keeping secret.
The broader message is that people cannot help address a problem if they do not know that it exists.