Guinea
Guinea
Guinea (pronounced /ˈɡɪni/), officially the Republic of Guinea (French: République de Guinée), is a country in West Africa.
Etymology
The name Guinea is derived from the Portuguese word Guiné, which emerged in the mid-15th century to refer to the lands inhabited by the Guineus, a generic term for the black African peoples below the Senegal River.
Health in Guinea
Healthcare in Guinea is a major concern for the country's government. The country has been dealing with various health crises over the years, including the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014.
Diseases
Ebola Virus
The Ebola virus (pronounced /iˈboʊlə, ˈɛbələ/) is a viral hemorrhagic fever of humans and other primates caused by ebolaviruses. The 2014-2016 outbreak in West Africa was the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the virus was first discovered in 1976.
Malaria
Malaria (pronounced /məˈlɛəriə/) is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans and other animals. It is prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia.
Healthcare Facilities
Healthcare facilities in Guinea include hospitals, clinics, and health posts. The country's healthcare system is primarily funded by the government and international donors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Guinea
- Wikipedia's article - Guinea
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