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swahili [noun]

Janga la kiafya

Maana (Definition)

A widespread outbreak of disease posing grave threat to public health.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

health emergency / epidemic crisis

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

epidemic

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Medical Term
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mlipuko wa kipindupindu ulitangazwa kuwa janga la kiafya."

Translation: The cholera outbreak was declared a health emergency.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Siku ya maafa haionyoMlipuko wa maradhi
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