For a small island, the available medical treatment available on Majuro is substantial at Majuro’s hospital in Delap. To visit out-patients, it’s best to go early in the morning (8am or so) or after lunch (about 1pm). Next to the registration desk you can get a number to sign and pay for the visit (this payment covers prescriptions). The cost is $20 for visitors, $5 for residents and citizens.
A huge bonus for the hospital is that teams of volunteer doctors visit Majuro regularly, including Canvasback Missions and doctors from Taiwan.
Majuro Hospital: (692) 625-3632 or 625-3355. Patients are seen on a first come, first served basis. The hospital has the island’s only dental clinic.
The hospital’s pharmacy is near the registration area. It is the only pharmacy on Majuro. Island Pride K&K Supermarket and Payless Supermarket carry a range of non-prescription medicines and supplements.
Private clinic: There is one private doctor, Filipino Dr. Alex Pinano of Majuro Clinic (625-6455) in Small Island. Dr. Pinano is a Marshallese citizen and has lived in Majuro for a number of decades.
Outer islands: There are health clinics on the outer islands, but these have limited resources.
Health Insurance: Many expats pay into the government’s ‘Supplemental Health Fund.’ This package includes the making appointments or hospital stays in Hawaii, Manila, or Taipei.
