CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On this International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, I urge all countries to stand with our efforts to ensure the world is equipped and ready to take on the health challenges to come.

Detailed explanation-2: -Epidemic preparedness constitutes all the activities that have to be undertaken from the national to the health facility levels to be ready to respond effectively to disease outbreaks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Epidemic vs. Pandemic. A pandemic, however, refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people. 4 COVID-19 is a pandemic because millions of cases have occurred all over the world.