Healthcare in Tanzania
Healthcare in Tanzania
Healthcare in Tanzania (pronunciation: /ˈhɛlθkeər ɪn tænzəˈniːə/) refers to the overall system of health services provided by both public and private sectors in the United Republic of Tanzania.
Etymology
The term "Healthcare" is derived from the Old English words "hǣlth" meaning "wholeness, a being whole, sound or well," and "carian" meaning "to care for, undertake, carry out." The term "Tanzania" is a blend of the names of two states, Tanganyika and Zanzibar, which united in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania.
Overview
Healthcare in Tanzania is managed by the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MoHCDGEC) at the national level. The healthcare system is structured in a referral manner, with dispensaries at the village level, health centers at the ward level, district hospitals at the district level, regional referral hospitals at the regional level, and consultant hospitals at the national level.
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.
- Primary Healthcare: Essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community.
- Health Insurance: A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured.
- Healthcare Provider: A person or institution that provides medical services.
- Healthcare Policy: The plans, decisions, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific healthcare goals within a society.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Healthcare in Tanzania
- Wikipedia's article - Healthcare in Tanzania
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