What is Decentralization: Objectives, Types, Advantages & Limitations
What is Decentralization? Decentralization refers to the transfer of power and authority from central level government to the regional or lower levels. Decentralization is the […]
Month: April 2022
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): Characteristics, List of NTDs, Causative Agents, Transmission, Prevention and Control
Introduction Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of infectious diseases, prevalent in the tropical areas, that cause substantial illness and impair physical and cognitive […]
Maternal Mortality: Definition, Causes, Risk Factors, Challenges, Preventive Measures
What is Maternal Mortality? According to World Health Organization (WHO), Maternal Mortality is defined as ‘the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 […]
Cancer: Types, Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Stages, Prevention, Treatment
What is Cancer? Simply understanding, cancer is an abnormal growth of body cells. Cancer is characterized by a cellular malfunction. One defining feature of cancer […]
Ebola Virus Disease: Introduction, Key Facts, Mode of Transmission, Sign and Symptoms, Prevention and Control
Introduction Ebola virus disease, formerly known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is severe and fatal illness caused by Ebola virus that affects human and non-human primates […]
Citizen’s Charter: Definition, Objectives, Principles, Components, Advantages, and Challenges
What is Citizen’s Charter? A citizen’s charter is a document of commitments made by a government agency to a citizen in respect of the services […]
Rule of Law: Definition, Principles, Characteristics, Importance, Advantages, Challenges
What is Rule of Law? Rule of law, also known as supremacy law, means that no one (including government) is above the law, law is […]
Bioterrorism: Definition, Categories, Examples, Symptoms, Consequences, Preventive Measures
What is Bioterrorism? Bioterrorism is a type of terrorism that involves the intentional release or threat of release of bacteria, virus or other biological agents […]
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-30
What is Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)? Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is the action taken with the objective of minimizing the risk that could be induced […]
Different Variants of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 virus
Introduction of Corona Virus: Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Corona […]