Belarus
Belarus (Medical Definition)
Belarus (pronunciation: /bɛləˈruːs/), officially known as the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
Etymology
The name "Belarus" is closely related with the term Belaya Rus', i.e., White Rus'. There are several claims to the origin of the name White Rus'. An ethno-religious theory suggests that the name used to mean 'White Rus' in reference to the group of people who were baptized and lived in the western part of ancient Rus.
Health Care in Belarus
The health care system in Belarus is a network of medical institutions that provide health care services to the residents of Belarus. The Ministry of Health is the government body responsible for public health in Belarus.
The health care system in Belarus is primarily state-funded and all citizens have the right to free medical care. The system is based on a series of state-owned medical facilities, with a few private providers.
Related Terms
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Ministry of Health: The government body responsible for public health in Belarus.
- Healthcare system: The organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs of target populations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Belarus
- Wikipedia's article - Belarus
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