Peltier General Hospital is the only public hospital in Djibouti. It's capability includes primary care, internal, dermatology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, orthopedics, obstetrics/gynecology with ancillary services to include emergency room, 12-bed intensive care unit, 4 major and 2 minor operating rooms, burn room, laboratory, x-ray, blood bank, and 3 ambulances. The Pharmacy, orthopedic post-operative ward, psychology ward, resuscitation building, reception area, kitchen, and water and sanitation network was recently renovated with foreign assistance. Facility is unsanitary, with medical waste lying on floor and hospital grounds. Staff includes 200 physicians, nurses, and support personnel. Not suitable for use by U.S. personnel except in extreme medical emergencies. It has 600 beds.
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