Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo (pronunciation: rɪˈpʌblɪk ɒv ðə ˈkɒŋɡəʊ), also known as Congo-Brazzaville, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon to the west, Cameroon and the Central African Republic to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the east and south, and the Cabinda enclave of Angola to the southwest.
Etymology
The name "Republic of the Congo" comes from the river that divides it from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is named after the Kingdom of Kongo, a Bantu kingdom that occupied its mouth at the time of its discovery by the Portuguese in 1484. The word 'Kongo' comes from the Kongo language (also called Kikongo) where it means 'hunter'.
Health in the Republic of the Congo
Healthcare in the Republic of the Congo is a mixture of public and private providers. Health services are provided by hospitals, health centres, and dispensaries. The health system is structured at three levels: central, departmental, and local. The Ministry of Health is responsible for healthcare and health policy.
Related Terms
- Healthcare in the Republic of the Congo
- Ministry of Health (Republic of the Congo)
- Hospitals in the Republic of the Congo
- Health centres in the Republic of the Congo
- Dispensaries in the Republic of the Congo
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Republic of the Congo
- Wikipedia's article - Republic of the Congo
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