Slovakia
Slovakia (Medicine)
Slovakia (pronunciation: /sloʊˈvækiə/; Slovak: Slovensko [ˈslɔʋɛnskɔ]), officially known as the Slovak Republic, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the Czech Republic to the northwest. Slovakia's territory spans about 49,000 square kilometers and is mostly mountainous. The population is over 5.4 million and consists mostly of Slovaks. The official language is Slovak.
Health Care in Slovakia
The Health care system in Slovakia is based on universal health insurance. The Health Insurance Companies are non-profit public institutions providing health insurance. The system is funded by a combination of employee contributions, employer contributions, and state contributions. The Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic is responsible for the overall health policy.
Medical Education in Slovakia
Medical education in Slovakia includes undergraduate and postgraduate education. The undergraduate education is a six-year program in medicine, awarded with a Doctor of General Medicine (MUDr.). Postgraduate education includes a system of residency and fellowship programs.
Medical Research in Slovakia
Medical research in Slovakia is conducted by several institutions, including universities, hospitals, and research institutes. The Slovak Academy of Sciences is the main scientific and research institution in the country.
Public Health in Slovakia
Public health in Slovakia is managed by the Public Health Authority, which is responsible for the protection of public health, including the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
Notable Medical Figures in Slovakia
Several notable figures in the field of medicine come from Slovakia, including Albert Szent-Györgyi, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his discoveries in connection with the biological combustion process, with special reference to vitamin C and the catalysis of fumaric acid.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Slovakia
- Wikipedia's article - Slovakia
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