List of healthcare providers in Navassa Island
Navassa Island is an unincorporated U.S. territory located in the Caribbean Sea, near Haiti and Jamaica. Although it was historically mined for guano, the island is currently uninhabited. Due to its lack of permanent human population, the island doesn't maintain a standard healthcare infrastructure or services found in populated territories.
Geographical and Historical Overview[edit | edit source]
Navassa Island spans an area of about 5.2 square kilometers (2 square miles). Its historical significance lies in the guano phosphate mining that occurred there during the 19th century, leading to legal disputes between the U.S. and Haiti.[1]
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Given its uninhabited status:
- No Medical Facilities: Navassa Island does not house any hospitals, clinics, or healthcare centers, as there is no permanent or sizable temporary population.
- Expeditions and Temporary Visits: When rare scientific or environmental expeditions occur, participants are usually advised to bring essential medical supplies and first aid kits. Any severe medical emergencies would necessitate evacuation to a nearby inhabited area, likely Haiti or Jamaica.
Current Status[edit | edit source]
Administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Navassa Island is designated as a National Wildlife Refuge. This title emphasizes the protection of its unique ecological system and its status as a haven for various bird species and marine life.[2]
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Navassa Island's focus is primarily ecological, with no provisions for sustained human habitation. As such, the island does not have the healthcare infrastructure or services typically seen in populated areas. Its remote location further underscores the need for self-sufficiency during occasional visits.
References[edit | edit source]
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2017). Navassa: Island of Change. NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program.
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