Epidemic

A disease affecting or tending to affect a disproportionately large number of individuals within a population, community, or region at the same time. Non-pandemic disease attacking many individuals in a same community during short terms (days, weeks, months maximum), such as cholera, typhoid, bubonic plague, etc. source: GLIDE

Pakistan: Coordination needs to be enhaced to manage disasters, say experts

27 Jan 2012, Pakistan Today

'Historically, disaster management in Pakistan revolved around rescue and relief. However, in view of the recent crises of dengue outbreak and adverse drug reaction, paradigm shift from relief to risk management was needed', said UHS Vice Chancellor at a session on media...