Healthcare in Indonesia
Healthcare in Indonesia
Healthcare in Indonesia (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθkeər ɪn ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/) refers to the provision of medical services and public health initiatives in the Republic of Indonesia. The term is derived from the English words "health" and "care", and the country name "Indonesia".
Etymology
The term "healthcare" is a compound of the words "health" and "care", indicating the provision of services to maintain or improve health. "Indonesia" is derived from the Greek words "Indos" (India) and "nesos" (island), reflecting the country's geographical location in Southeast Asia.
Overview
Healthcare in Indonesia is a mix of public and private providers. The government provides basic healthcare services through the Ministry of Health, while private hospitals and clinics offer additional services. The country has made significant strides in improving healthcare access and quality, but challenges remain, particularly in rural areas and among low-income populations.
Related Terms
- Public health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals.
- Ministry of Health (Indonesia): The government department responsible for public health and medical services in Indonesia.
- Private healthcare: Healthcare services provided by entities other than the government, usually for-profit corporations or non-profit organizations.
- Rural health: The interdisciplinary study of health and health care delivery in rural environments.
- Low-income populations: Groups of people who have low income relative to others in their society or region.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthcare in Indonesia
- Wikipedia's article - Healthcare in Indonesia
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