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Non-Communicable Diseases​ ​Chronic diseases that are not caused by infectious agents, such as Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney failure, and respiratory disorders
​​Health Governance It refers to a system adopted by healthcare establishments based on the highest medical standards​
Patient Referral The process of directing a patient to an appropriate specialist or agency for definitive treatment, usually done by lower-potential level to higher-potential level establishments (hospitals, medical centers, clinics, etc.)
Diagnostic Radiology It is the field of medicine that uses imaging exams and procedures to diagnose a patient
​Primary Healthcare Essential healthcare provided by primary healthcare centers. It is the patient’s first point of contact with the health system and includes basic healthcare services such as health education, vaccination against preventable infectious diseases, etc.
Thalassemia An inherited blood disorder in which the body makes an abnormal form of hemoglobin, leading to excessive destruction of red blood cells, resulting in anemia and death.
​Sickle Cell Disease A type of Hemolytic Anemia where the abnormal red cells break down while moving through the bloodstream. It describes a group of inherited red blood cell disorders and is one of the most common types of anemia in the world.
​Preventive medicine Focuses on the health of individuals, communities, and defined populations. Its goal is to maintain health and prevent disease, disability, and death.
​Mental Health It’s not just living without a mental disorder, but a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to the community.
Pharmacovigilance It relates to the assessment, monitoring, and prevention of adverse effects with pharmaceutical products
Antibiotics Antimicrobial drugs used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections.
Precursor Chemicals These are chemicals which can be used to make drugs.
SDG The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.
Open Data Government data that is freely available for anyone to use, reuse, distribute, or share with others without restrictions is called open government data.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new strain of coronavirus which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. It was first identified in Wuhan, China.
Precautionary measures Preventive measures aimed at ensuring the highest levels of disease and epidemic prevention​.
Epidemic The occurrence of more cases of disease than expected within a population in a geographic area over a set period of time.
Pandemic The worldwide spread of a new disease.
National Health Survey It is a national health study conducted every 5 years, during which health indicators are collected and studied across the community.
Palliative care Treatment that relieves the symptoms of a serious illness, but does not cure the disease itself.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) An electronic record of health-related information on a person that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within one health care organization.
Health Institution An establishment that provides health services​

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