healthinfrastructure
nounUK /ˈhɛlθ ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃə/
US /ˈhɛlθ ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/
The buildings, tools, and people that help keep everyone healthy.
The town spent money on health infrastructure like a new clinic and more nurses.
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2. The basic physical structures, such as hospitals and labs, needed for medical care.
Earthquake damage to health infrastructure delayed treatment for many patients.
3. The organized network of services and workers that support a community's well-being.
Rural areas often have weaker health infrastructure than big cities.
4. The systems for clean water, waste removal, and disease control that protect public health.
Clean water pipes are a key part of health infrastructure.