Information about the Belarusian Healthcare system and insurance system.

The Belarusian healthcare system is based on a state system that provides public healthcare services. Health services are financed by general tax revenues and social insurance premiums. Healthcare in Belarus is provided through a network organized by the ministry. This network includes health centres, hospitals, clinics, outpatient clinics and other healthcare facilities. These facilities provide general health services, emergency care, specialist physician examinations, surgical procedures and other medical services. The insurance system in Belarus operates by collecting and distributing social insurance premiums. Social insurance premiums are deducted from employees' salaries and used by the state to finance health services. Insurance premiums are jointly financed by employees, employers and the state. In Belarus, all citizens must pay insurance premiums, and these premiums provide access to healthcare services. The insurance system covers a range of essential health services to citizens, such as emergency medical services, prescription drugs and medical supplies. In Belarus, the insurance system promotes primary healthcare to ensure citizens' access to healthcare. These incentives include referrals to primary healthcare services such as family physicians and polyclinics. The Belarusian healthcare system generally operates effectively and provides citizens with a wide range of healthcare services. However, some criticism focuses on issues such as the government's inadequate funding of healthcare and the lack of some medical supplies.