Ganta United Methodist Hospital
| Ganta United Methodist Hospital | |
|---|---|
| United Methodist Church | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ganta, Nimba County, Liberia |
| Coordinates | 7°14′16″N 8°57′54″W / 7.23778°N 8.96500°WCoordinates: 7°14′16″N 8°57′54″W / 7.23778°N 8.96500°W |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Founded | 1926 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Liberia |
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.
History
The hospital was established in 1926 by Dr. George Way Harley and his wife Winifred. It had to close after severe damage by looting and a rocket attack during the summer of 2003, but reopened in March 2004.
Capabilities
In 2005, the hospital has two physicians, an ophthalmologist, and a general practitioner who also carries out surgery. Services provided by the hospital include an outpatient clinic, obstetrics, pediatrics, and laboratory services. It also runs an Eye Project with a jeep-equipped outreach team to bring patients for operations such as cataract removal.
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
References
- United Methodist Church article