Turkish Archives of Pediatrics
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The child healthcare system in Azerbaijan

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Department of 1stChildren’s Disease, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan Pediatric Association, Baku, Azerbaijan

Turk Arch Pediatr 2020; 55: Supplement S17-S23
DOI: 10.14744/TurkPediatriArs.2020.42204
Read: 1469 Downloads: 683 Published: 26 November 2020

The evolution of the child healthcare system in Azerbaijan is described herein. In particular, the article describes the development of child healthcare in the country, with particular focus on the Soviet and post-Soviet period. The organisation of healthcare (treatment and prophylaxis) for the general population, women and children in particular, and the current developing projects and programs are discussed. Finally, the article reports the current major priorities for child healthcare in Azerbaijan.

Cite this article as: Avaz NA, Qadir TT. The child healthcare system in Azerbaijan. Turk Pediatri Ars 2020; 55(Suppl 1): S17–S23.

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