RECENT ADVANCES IN PUBLIC HEALTHCARE AND HYGIENE: GLOBAL TRENDS WITH A PERSPECTIVE FROM UZBEKISTAN

Meena Gyawali

Authors

Meena Gyawali MPH, MPRHGD, Asia International University, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Public, Healthcare, Hygiene, Global Trends, Perspective

Abstract

Public healthcare and hygiene are fundamental pillars of disease prevention and health promotion. In recent years, global health systems have undergone major transformation driven by technological innovation, policy reforms, and increased attention to sanitation and hygiene.

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