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Top 20 Hospitals in Palau

Palau is a small island country in the Pacific Ocean, about 500 miles east of the Philippines. It is one of the smallest countries in terms of both population and land area. The health system in Palau is quite different from other developed countries and the United States because it has no private health insurance system, no universal coverage, and very high out-of-pocket spending.

The World Health Organization ranked Palau as number 129 out of 191 countries in terms of health care quality.

The government provides free healthcare to all citizens by running hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies that are all over the country. However, this comes with disadvantages such as long waiting times for patients to see a doctor or nurse and lack of specialists who can offer more advanced treatments.

Top 20 Hospitals of Palau are:

1.Palau National Referral Hospital:

Palau National Referral Hospital of Palau is located at the center of Koror City, Palau. It is a modern hospital with state-of-the-art facilities and a staff of about 140 people.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Palau National Referral Hospital has a total bed capacity of 64 beds, including 18 intensive care beds, 16 pediatric beds, and 34 general adult beds. The hospital provides 24 hours emergency care and has an ambulance service that can be called by calling 911 on any phone.

Palau National Referral Hospital of Palau is the only hospital in Palau that provides specialized services such as cardiology, nephrology, gastroenterology, neurology/neurosurgery and psychiatry. It also offers services such as X-rays and laboratory tests.

2.Palau Community Hospital:

The Palau Community Hospital of Palau is a private hospital that offers a wide range of services to the people of Palau. The hospital is located in Koror, the capital city. It has four floors and a basement that are all connected by an elevator and stairway.

 
 
 
 
 
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The first floor is for emergency services, including the ER, lab and x-ray facilities. The second floor contains a pharmacy and mental health center as well as offices for doctors who specialize in fields such as cardiology, neurology, orthopedics and more. The third floor includes general medical offices such as family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics while the fourth floor houses specialties such as ophthalmology, ENT (ear nose throat) surgery and more.

3.Pohnpei State Hospital:

The Pohnpei State Hospital of Palau is located at the 3rd Street, in Koror. It was built in 1977 and it has a capacity of only 100 beds. The hospital is not staffed by doctors who are specialists. Patients with serious conditions have to be transferred to hospitals in Guam or Hawaii, which can be costly for the government and for the patients who need treatment but cannot afford it.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Pohnpei State Hospital of Palau does not have any facilities, such as an x-ray machine or CT scanner. The hospital also lacks qualified staff and medical equipment that are needed to treat patients with more severe health conditions.

4.Palau Adventist Hospital:

Palau Adventist Hospital of Palau is a private hospital that is located in Koror City, Palau. It was established in the year 1979. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services to its patients and has been accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has two buildings – the main building and the annex building. The main building houses various departments such as emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, dialysis center, laboratory, pharmacy and radiology unit. The annex building houses various departments such as physical therapy unit, day surgery unit, women’s health center and outpatient clinic.

5.Palau General Hospital:

Palau General Hospital is located in Koror, Palau. It is the largest hospital in Palau and offers a wide range of services. The hospital was established in 1979 and has since grown to be one of the most modern hospitals in the Pacific region.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital offers a range of services including general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, rehabilitation therapy and dental care. It also has an intensive care unit for patients with severe illnesses or injuries.

Palau General Hospital is well-equipped with modern facilities such as an ambulatory care center, diagnostic imaging department and pharmacy.

6.Guam Memorial Hospital:

The Guam Memorial Hospital of Palau is a private, non-profit hospital with a mission to provide the highest quality medical care to the people of Palau and neighboring islands. The hospital is located on Koror. It has an emergency department, an intensive care unit, and inpatient beds for acute care and rehabilitation.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital also has outpatient services including physical therapy and occupational therapy, diagnostic testing such as lab work, x-rays, ultrasound scans and CT scans.

It also provides a full range of surgical services including general surgery with general anesthesia or local anesthesia; orthopedics; gynecology; urology; ear nose and throat surgery; ophthalmology; plastic surgery; podiatry or foot surgery; otolaryngology or head & neck surgery with ENT subspecialties: allergy & immunology, audiology & hearing loss prevention/protection, speech-language pathology & swallowing disorders

7.Mercy Hospital:

Mercy Hospital of Palau is a private hospital located in Koror, Palau. It was established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1979 and has been serving the people of Palau for over 30 years now.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital provides complete medical, surgical and obstetrical care to pregnant women and their newborns. The hospital also offers emergency services, family practice and psychiatry services.

The hospital has 34 beds which are divided into two wards with 18 beds each. There is also an emergency room with six beds for emergencies or sudden illnesses that cannot be attended to at home or by a general practitioner.

Furthermore, Mercy Hospital of Palau provides a full range of diagnostic services including X-rays, laboratory tests, electrocardiography and physical therapy services among others.

8.St Joseph’s Hospital of Koror:

St. Joseph’s Hospital is a Catholic hospital in Palau. It is the only hospital in Palau and it offers services such as general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, oncology, and dental care.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital was established by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1944 and has been providing healthcare for Palauans ever since.

Adress:

St Joseph’s Hospital of Koror is located at Koror City on the island of Babeldaob which is the capital city of Palau. It also has an address at Pohnpei State in Micronesia.

Facilities: The hospital includes a medical center with a pharmacy, an outpatient clinic with radiology equipment, surgical facilities with an operating room equipped to handle surgical emergencies; it also includes a laboratory and other diagnostic equipment for both inpatients and outpatients;

9.Palau Pacific Hospital:

Palau Pacific Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital in the Republic of Palau. It is the only hospital in the country and is located in Koror, Palau’s capital city. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency and surgical services and has an onsite pharmacy and laboratory.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital was founded as a result of the need for medical care in Palau. Previously, patients were required to travel to Guam or Hawaii for treatment. The original building opened in 1987 with just 10 beds and has expanded over time to its current capacity of 55 beds.

10.Doctors Memorial Hospital:

Doctors Memorial Hospital of Palau is a private, non-profit hospital. It is located in Koror, Palau and it was founded in 1979.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has two buildings – the main building and the East Wing Building. The main building boasts of an Emergency Room with 5 beds, a small surgical suite, an Intensive Care Unit and a Medical/Surgical Ward with 8 beds. The East Wing Building includes a 24-hour pharmacy, outpatient clinic with 8 beds and other medical services.

The hospital has 40 employees and they offer services such as General Medicine Consultation, General Surgery Consultation, Obstetrics & Gynecology Consultation, Pediatrics Consultation, ENT (Ear Nose Throat) Consultation and Radiology Services.

11.Koror State Hospital (KSH):

The Koror State Hospital (KSH) is located in Koror, Palau. It has a total of 16 beds and offers 24-hour emergency services.

 
 
 
 
 
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The KSH is a government-owned hospital. It was built by the Japanese during World War II and was later used as a medical facility for the US military. It is one of the most modern hospitals in Palau today, with equipment such as ultrasound, X-ray machines and CT scanners.

This hospital caters to the needs of Palau’s population of 17,000 people. Apart from being a healthcare facility it also serves as an education center for nursing students who are studying at university level.

The hospital offers free healthcare services to all citizens of Palau with no age restrictions or geographical boundaries.

12.Ngatpang State Hospital (NSH):

Ngatpang State Hospital, also known as NSH, is a public hospital in Palau. It is the only hospital in Palau, and it is located at Ulei Point. The facility has 20 beds and a total of 37 staff members. The hospital provides emergency services 24/7 and has an operating theater for emergencies.

 
 
 
 
 
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Ngatpang State Hospital was established in 1976 to provide medical services for the people of Palau. It was originally set up as an outpatient clinic with six beds that could be used for emergency cases only. In 1987, NSH expanded to include a new ward with 10 beds, an operating theatre and additional staff members were hired to accommodate the increased demand for medical services.

Today, NSH has 20 beds and 37 employees who serve the needs of residents in Palau.

The hospital provides emergency services 24/7 and it has an operating theater that can be used when necessary for emergencies or surgical procedures that require more

13.Goby Memorial Hospital:

Goby Memorial Hospital of Palau is situated in Koror, Palau. This hospital is the only one in the country of Palau. Goby Memorial Hospital of Palau offers 24-hour emergency services, general and specialized surgical services, maternity ward and birthing center, and a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has a modern facility that includes an X-ray machine, CT scan machine, MRI machine, ultrasound device, mammogram equipment and digital dental x-ray equipment. Goby Memorial Hospital of Palau also provides other medical services such as radiology services (x-rays), laboratory testing (blood tests), diagnostic imaging scans (CT scans) and physical therapy or rehabilitation services.

14.Sonsorol General Hospital:

The Sonsorol General Hospital of Palau is located in Koror City, the capital of Palau. The hospital offers a wide range of services including general medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and dental care.

 
 
 
 
 
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It has a total of 27 beds with 8 beds in the intensive care unit (ICU). It also has a laboratory to test for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. The hospital participates in the Pacific Health Service Corps program where doctors are sent to work at the hospital for two years as part of their medical training.

15.Republic Memorial Hospital :

Republic Memorial Hospital of Palau is a private hospital in Koror, Palau. It is one of the most modern hospitals in the Pacific region. The hospital offers high-quality services to both local and international patients.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has a state-of-the-art medical center that offers all kinds of medical care, including heart surgery, cancer treatment, and kidney transplantation.

It has an emergency department that provides 24/7 service and can handle all types of emergencies, including car accidents and natural disasters.

The hospital also has a maternity center that provides prenatal care as well as delivery services for pregnant mothers.

16.Palau Methodist Hospital :   

The Palau Methodist Hospital of Palau is a health care institution that provides quality healthcare services to the people in Palau. It is located at the center of Koror Town and has a total area of 10,000 square meters. Its facilities are equipped with modern medical equipment and technologies to provide high-quality healthcare services.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has a total number of 12 beds, including 2 surgical beds for emergency cases, 4 intensive care beds for patients who need more intensive monitoring, 4 general wards for patients who need less intensive monitoring and 2 maternity wards for mothers with newborn babies. The hospital also has an operating room equipped with modern surgical equipment to perform surgeries and other medical procedures such as childbirths.

17.Ngerulmud State Hospital:

Ngerulmud State Hospital of Palau is located in the state of Palau. It is the only hospital in the country and it has a wide range of facilities.

 
 
 
 
 
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Ngerulmud State Hospital of Palau is located in the state of Palau, which is an island country in Micronesia. The hospital is currently the only one in the country and it provides a wide range of services to its patients.

It has a 24-hour emergency room, an intensive care unit, outpatient clinics, an x-ray department and laboratories that are used for diagnostic tests.

The hospital also has a pharmacy that provides prescription drugs to its patients on site.

It also offers dental care services to its patients with dentists on staff who can provide dental extractions, fillings, root canals and other treatments.

18.Malakal State Hospital:

Malakal State Hospital of Palau is the only hospital in Palau. It provides medical services to all residents of the country, and it is located in the capital city of Koror.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital has a total of 18 beds, and it also provides outpatient services. The hospital has a laboratory and an X-ray machine for diagnosing patients. It also offers emergency care services.

The hospital has two doctors on staff, but they are assisted by nurses and other medical personnel who are trained to provide first-aid treatment while waiting for paramedics to arrive at the scene of an accident or emergency situation.

19.Airai State Hospital:

Airai State Hospital of Palau is located in Airai, Republic of Palau. The hospital has a total of 16 beds, and it is one of the few state hospitals in Palau.

 
 
 
 
 
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The hospital specializes in general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology and obstetrics/gynecology. The hospital also has a laboratory center for testing blood and urine samples.

The hospital was built in 1969 to provide medical services to the people living in Airai and neighboring communities. It was established by the Government of Palau with financial assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

20.Kayangel State Hospital:

The Kayangel State Hospital is the only hospital in Palau. It is located on the island of Kayangel, which is about 20 kilometers from Koror, the capital city of Palau. The hospital has a total of 15 beds and a small clinic. The hospital offers emergency services and an array of medical specialties.

 
 
 
 
 
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The Kayangel State Hospital was established in 1960 to provide medical services to people living on the islands of Kayangel, Ngeruktabel and Ngaremlengui.

The facility has had several renovations over the years to accommodate expanding needs for patient care and rehabilitation services.

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Contents

1.Palau National Referral Hospital:

2.Palau Community Hospital:

3.Pohnpei State Hospital:

4.Palau Adventist Hospital: 2

5.Palau General Hospital:

6.Guam Memorial Hospital:

7.Mercy Hospital:

8.St Joseph’s Hospital of Koror:

9.Palau Pacific Hospital:

10.Doctors Memorial Hospital:

11.Koror State Hospital (KSH): 4

12.Ngatpang State Hospital (NSH):

13.Goby Memorial Hospital:

14.Sonsorol General Hospital:

15.Republic Memorial Hospital :

16.Palau Methodist Hospital :

17.Ngerulmud State Hospital:

18.Malakal State Hospital:

19.Airai State Hospital:

20.Kayangel State Hospital:

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