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healthcare

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/ˈhɛlθˌkɛr/ · health-care

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

Meanings

nounformal

The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.

افراد یا کمیونٹی کے لئے طبی دیکھ بھال کی تنظیم شدہ فراہمی۔

صحت کی دیکھ بھال

Sehat ki dekhbhaal

Synonyms

medical carehealth serviceswellness servicesطبی دیکھ بھالصحت کی خدماتعافیت کی خدمات

Antonyms

neglectindifferencedisregardنظر اندازغفلتعدم توجہ

Common Collocations

  • primary healthcare
  • healthcare system
  • affordable healthcare

Example Sentences

The healthcare system in our country is constantly evolving.

ہمارے ملک کا صحت کی دیکھ بھال کا نظام مسلسل ترقی پذیر ہے۔

Hamare mulk ka sehat ki dekhbhaal ka nizam musalsal taraqqi pazeer hai.

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right.

معیاری صحت کی دیکھ بھال تک رسائی ایک بنیادی انسانی حق ہے۔

Mayari sehat ki dekhbhaal tak risaayi aik buniyadi insani haq hai.

The government is increasing funding for healthcare initiatives.

حکومت صحت کی دیکھ بھال کے منصوبوں کے لئے فنڈنگ بڑھا رہی ہے۔

Hukoomat sehat ki dekhbhaal ke mansoobon ke liye funding barha rahi hai.

Easily Confused With

health care:Health care refers to the same concept but is often written as two words.

Word Family

health
nounصحت
healthy
adjectiveصحت مند
heal
verbشفا دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of healthcare as the care given to maintain health.

Imagine a hospital with doctors and patients, symbolizing the care provided.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صحت سے بڑا کوئی خزانہ نہیں

Sehat se bara koi khazana nahi

There is no greater treasure than health.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "health + care" — the state of being free from illness and the process of providing for that state

First known use: 20th century

The term 'healthcare' emerged in the late 20th century, gaining prominence with the establishment of formal health systems.