epidemic
Coverage of epidemic in the Nexus archive.
- Transfer of Kerala's Director of Health Services kicks up a row
The transfer of Kerala's Director of Health Services has sparked controversy. A government order cited Dr. Reena's 15-day leave during an epidemic period as a reason, fueling speculation she was removed for taking leave amid public health system strain.
- Congo’s response to Ebola is late and chaotic
Congo's response to the Ebola epidemic is described as late and chaotic, making it extremely challenging to control the outbreak in the region.
- WHO chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported 220 suspected Ebola deaths as the epidemic outpaces response efforts. He attributed the challenge to delayed case detection, causing responders to 'play catch-up'.
- Endemic, epidemic, pandemic: What's the difference?
The article explains the differences between endemic, epidemic, and pandemic disease classifications using the Andes hantavirus outbreak as an example. These labels describe patterns of disease spread rather than the severity or danger level of a virus. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify how diseases are characterized and communicated to the public.