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swahili [noun]

Idara ya afya ya umma

Maana (Definition)

Governmental agency in charge of disease prevention, sanitation, and community wellbeing.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

department of public health

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

health department

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Administration
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Idara ya afya ya umma ilizindua chanjo mpya kijijini."

Translation: The department of public health launched a new vaccine campaign in the village.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kitengo cha afya
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