Guyana
Guyana
Guyana (pronounced /ɡaɪˈænə/), officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America and the capital city is Georgetown.
Etymology
The name "Guyana" is derived from Guiana, the original name for the region that formerly included Guyana (British Guiana), Suriname (Dutch Guiana), French Guiana, and parts of Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the name comes from an indigenous Amerindian language and means "land of many waters".
Health in Guyana
Healthcare in Guyana is delivered through a publicly funded system. The Ministry of Health is responsible for healthcare administration in the country. The healthcare system in Guyana is regulated by the Healthcare Act.
Diseases
Guyana has a high prevalence of diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. The country also faces challenges with non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities in Guyana include the Georgetown Public Hospital, which is the largest hospital in the country, and the New Amsterdam Hospital, among others. There are also numerous health centres and clinics spread across the country.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guyana
- Wikipedia's article - Guyana
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