public coverage
[ˈpʌblɪk ˈkʌvərɪdʒ]
noun phrasepl: public coverages
cobertura pública
1. Media attention and reporting on events, issues, or people of public interest
The scandal received extensive public coverage from major news outlets.
O escândalo recebeu cobertura pública extensa dos principais meios de comunicação.
2. Insurance or healthcare services provided or accessible to the general population
The government expanded public coverage for dental care.
O governo expandiu a cobertura pública para atendimento odontológico.
3. Widespread visibility or discussion of a topic in public discourse
Climate change has gained more public coverage in recent years.
As mudanças climáticas ganharam mais cobertura pública nos últimos anos.
In Brazil, 'cobertura pública' is frequently discussed in relation to SUS (Sistema Único de Saúde - unified healthcare system) and government services. In media contexts, it refers to journalistic reporting on matters of public interest. The term reflects Brazilian emphasis on transparency and public discourse in democratic society.
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