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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.

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 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.

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

• List of hospitals in Liberia

References

1. ^ "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.

External links

• United Methodist Church article

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