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Distinction between a pandemic and an epidemic

Pandemic is a disease occurring world wide over wide area crossing international boundaries which usually affects a large number of people whilst epidemic is a disease that affects a large number of people within a community or population/region.

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Roles of the World Health Organisation in the management of the COVID-19 disease

1. Establishes a Respond fund
2. Researches on the COVID-19 disease
3. Distributes very important medical supplies
4. Provides education on the disease
5. Advices countries on critical interventions