Kiribati

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Kiribati

Kiribati (pronounced: keer-uh-bahs) is a sovereign state in Micronesia in the central Pacific Ocean. The nation comprises 32 atolls and one raised coral island, Banaba.

Etymology

The name Kiribati is the local pronunciation of "Gilberts", derived from the main island chain, the Gilbert Islands. The Gilbert Islands were named after the British explorer Thomas Gilbert, who sailed through the islands in 1788.

Related Terms

  • Micronesia: A subregion of Oceania, composed of thousands of small islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
  • Atoll: A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets. An atoll surrounds a body of water called a lagoon.
  • Banaba Island: An island in the Pacific Ocean which is part of the Republic of Kiribati. It was once rich in phosphates, but was exhausted by mining operations.
  • Gilbert Islands: A chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands in the Pacific Ocean. They form the main part of Kiribati.

Health in Kiribati

Healthcare in Kiribati is universal and free. The country faces significant health challenges, primarily related to sanitation, malnutrition, and communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy. The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is responsible for healthcare services in the country.

Related Medical Terms

  • Tuberculosis: An infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria.
  • Leprosy: A long-term infectious disease that mainly affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract and the eyes.
  • Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much.

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