government health service
nounUK /ˈɡʌvənmənt hɛlθ ˈsɜːvɪs/
US /ˈɡʌvərnmənt hɛlθ ˈsɜːrvɪs/
A health service is a group of doctors and nurses that the government pays for so people can get help when they are sick.
The government health service gave free medicine to everyone in the village.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The part of a government that runs hospitals and clinics for everyone.
She works for the government health service as a nurse.
3. Free or low-cost medical care that a country gives to its people.
Thanks to the government health service, my family can see a doctor without paying.
4. A public agency in charge of keeping people healthy.
The government health service warned people to wash their hands.