Distinguish between an epidemic and a pandemic. What are two roles of the WHO in managing Covid-19?

Here are the answers to question 3(c): c) (i) The difference between a pandemic and an epidemic is primarily in their geographical spread: • An epidemic is a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific population or region. • A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread across multiple countries or continents, typically affecting a large number of people globally. (ii) Two roles of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the management of the Covid-19 disease were: • Providing guidance and recommendations to countries on public health measures, testing, treatment, and vaccine development. • Coordinating global research efforts to understand the virus, develop diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines, and facilitate their equitable distribution. Last free one today — make it count tomorrow, or type /upgrade for unlimited.