Translation in the domain of medicine and public health is nowadays a large field of activity. Many international donor organizations are involved in the process of public health maintenance and, therefore, require professional translation of vitally important materials. Medical texts are usually highly technical and require special skills and knowledge. Moreover,
these present great interest for both medical professionals and public as they provide new knowledge on health issues. Translation of medical text is a real challenge even for the experienced translators as there is no room for even slightest mistake for one simple reason it an lead to terrible consequences for humans. Nevertheless, these pitfalls can be avoided by applying certain procedures and strategies in translation activity.
