Ganta United Methodist Hospital

Ganta United Methodist Hospital is a hospital in Ganta, northeast Liberia. The hospital serves a population of around 450,000 in Liberia and neighbouring countries.[1]

Ganta United Methodist Hospital
United Methodist Church
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Geography
LocationGanta, Nimba County, Liberia
Coordinates7°14′16″N 8°57′54″W / 7.23778°N 8.96500°W / 7.23778; -8.96500
Services
Emergency departmentYes
History
Opened1926
Links
ListsHospitals in Liberia

History

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The hospital was established in 1926 by Dr. George Way Harley and his wife Winifred.[1] It had to close after severe damage by looting and a rocket attack during the summer of 2003, but reopened in March 2004.[2]

Capabilities

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In 2005, the hospital had two physicians, an ophthalmologist, and a general practitioner who also carried out surgery. Services provided by the hospital included an outpatient clinic, obstetrics, pediatrics, and laboratory services. It also rans an Eye Project with a jeep-equipped outreach team to bring patients for operations such as cataract removal.[3]

The hospital is part of a complex which includes a leprosy and tuberculosis rehabilitation centre, schools and vocational training facilities, and a demonstration farm.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Hospital History – Ganta United Methodist Hospital". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  2. ^ "Help Revive Health Services at Ganta Hospital in Liberia". General Board of Global Ministry. 2005-03-12. Archived from the original on 2005-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Service Delivery Statistics – Ganta United Methodist Hospital". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
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