Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan (pronunciation: /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstæn, -ˌstɑːn/), officially known as the Republic of Uzbekistan, is a country in Central Asia. It is one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world, along with Liechtenstein.

Etymology

The name Uzbekistan derives from the term "Uzbek Khan", a title given to the leader of the Golden Horde in the fourteenth century. The suffix "-stan" is Persian for "place of" or "country", so Uzbekistan can be translated to mean "Land of the Uzbek".

Health Care in Uzbekistan

Health care in Uzbekistan is regulated by the Ministry of Health. The health care system is based on the Soviet model, with a focus on specialist care and hospital treatment. Primary health care is provided by polyclinics and family doctors.

Primary Health Care

Primary health care in Uzbekistan is provided by family doctors and polyclinics. These facilities offer a range of services, including preventive care, treatment of common illnesses and injuries, and referral to specialists.

Specialist Care

Specialist care in Uzbekistan is provided by hospitals and specialized clinics. These facilities offer a range of services, including surgery, maternity care, and treatment of complex illnesses and injuries.

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