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'''Ganta United Methodist Hospital''' is a [[hospital]] in [[Ganta]], northeast [[Liberia]]. It was established in 1926 by Dr. George Harley and his wife Winifred and serves a population of around 450,000 in Liberia and neighbouring countries. It had to close after severe damage by [[looting]] and a [[rocket]] attack during the summer of 2003, but reopened in March 2004. |
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| Name = Ganta United Methodist Hospital |
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| Location = [[Ganta]] |
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| Region = [[Nimba County]] |
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| Country = [[Liberia]] |
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| Coordinates = {{coord|7|14|16|N|8|57|54|W|type:landmark_region:GN_dim:600|display=title,inline}} |
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| Founded = 1926 |
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| Emergency = Yes |
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'''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.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Hospital History – Ganta United Methodist Hospital |url=https://gantahospital.com/?page_id=376 |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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| ⚫ | In 2005, the hospital |
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The hospital was established in 1926 by Dr. [[George Way Harley]] and his wife Winifred.<ref name=":0" /> It had to close after severe damage by [[looting]] and a [[rocket]] attack during the summer of 2003, but reopened in March 2004.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-03-12 |title=Help Revive Health Services at Ganta Hospital in Liberia |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050312003607/http://gbgm-umc.org/health/ganta/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=General Board of Global Ministry}}</ref> |
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== Capabilities == |
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| ⚫ | In 2005, the hospital had two physicians, an [[Ophthalmology|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Service Delivery Statistics – Ganta United Methodist Hospital |url=https://gantahospital.com/?page_id=2 |access-date=2024-03-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The hospital is part of a complex which includes a [[leprosy]] and [[tuberculosis]] rehabilitation centre, schools and vocational training facilities, and a demonstration farm. |
The hospital is part of a complex which includes a [[leprosy]] and [[tuberculosis]] rehabilitation centre, schools and vocational training facilities, and a demonstration farm. |
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Revision as of 17:52, 21 March 2024
| Ganta United Methodist Hospital | |
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| United Methodist Church | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Ganta, Nimba County, Liberia |
| Coordinates | 7°14′16″N 8°57′54″W / 7.23778°N 8.96500°W |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Opened | 1926 |
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| 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.[1]
History
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
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
References
- ^ a b "Hospital History – Ganta United Methodist Hospital". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Help Revive Health Services at Ganta Hospital in Liberia". General Board of Global Ministry. 2005-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Service Delivery Statistics – Ganta United Methodist Hospital". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
External links
- United Methodist Church article
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