The Hindu Editorial (Primed to treat) – Jun 17, 2026
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The Hindu Editorial (Primed to treat) – Jun 17, 2026:
- prime (verb) – prepare, get ready, make ready, equip.
- The Kerala story (noun) – the specific sequence of events or the experience of Kerala state.
- contain (verb) – control, keep under control, restrict, limit.
- Nipah virus (NiV) (noun) – a zoonotic virus (meaning that it can spread from animals to humans) and can also be transmitted through contaminated food or directly between people. Fruit bats, also called flying foxes are the natural host of Nipah virus. Nipah virus is also known to cause illness in pigs and people. Infection with NiV is associated with encephalitis (swelling of the brain) and can cause mild to severe illness and even death.
- lesson (noun) – learning, takeaway, insight.
- pandemic preparedness (noun) – a state of readiness for a pandemic; readiness, capability, alertness.
- emergence (noun) – appearance, arrival, coming into existence.
- case (noun) – a specific occurrence of a disease in an individual.
- subsequent (adjective) – following, ensuing, succeeding, coming after.
- indicative (adjective) – symptomatic, representative, suggestive, expressive.
- mix (noun) – combination, blend, mixture, assortment.
- ecological (adjective) – relating to the branch of biology which studies the interactions among organisms and their environment; environmental, natural.
- anthropogenic (adjective) – human-caused, human-influenced, human-induced, man-made.
- vulnerable (adjective) – endangered, unsafe, unprotected, susceptible.
- monsoon (noun) – rainy season, heavy rain.
- possibility (noun) – chance, likelihood, probability, prospect.
- host (noun) – an animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives; carrier.
- fruit bat (noun) – a large flying mammal (with large wings) that eats fruit and lives in hot countries; flying fox.
- the fact that (phrase) – used to refer to a particular situation that exists.
- so far (phrase) – until now, up to this point, to date.
- testament (noun) – witness/evidence, proof, testimony, attestation.
- robustness (noun) – the quality or condition of being strong and in good condition; strength, sturdiness, toughness, resilience.
- in place (phrase) – established, set up, in operation.
- World Health Organization (WHO) (organization) – an agency of the United Nations established in 1948, mandated to connect nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable so everyone can attain the highest level of health.
- classify (verb) – categorize, group, grade, designate.
- priority (noun) – prime concern, most important thing, first concern.
- pathogen (noun) – a bacteria, virus, or other microorganism that causes disease; disease-causing organism, infectious agent, microbe, germ.
- account for (phrasal verb) – be the reason for, explain, justify, be responsible for.
- account for (phrasal verb) – constitute, make up, comprise, form.
- lethality (noun) – the capacity to cause death/harm/damage; deadliness, fatality, destructiveness.
- potential (noun) – possibilities, potentiality, capability, capacity.
- outbreak (noun) – outburst, flaring up, breakout, epidemic, eruption, sudden appearance OR occurrence of something.
- pandemic (noun) – the worldwide spread of a new disease; The illness spreads around the world and typically affects a large number of people across a wide area.
- flag (verb) – indicate, identify, point out, mark.
- avian influenza (noun) – commonly known as bird flu, a viral infection that can infect not only birds but also humans and other animals.
- avian (noun/adjective) – bird/relating to birds.
- Kyasanur Forest Disease (noun) – a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic fever endemic to South Asia, primarily affecting monkeys and humans.
- at the moment (phrase) – currently, right now, presently, at present.
- active case (noun) – an infected person currently suffering from the disease who is capable of transmitting the infection to others.
- ventilator (noun) – a machine that provides mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.
- fresh case (noun) – a newly reported instance or occurrence of a disease.
- come up (phrasal verb) – arise, happen, occur, emerge.
- since then (phrase) – from that time onwards, from that point forward.
- intensive contact tracing (noun) – a thorough and rigorous process of identifying and following up with persons who may have come into contact with an infected individual.
- screening (noun) – examination, testing, evaluation, assessment.
- immortalise (verb) – honour, glorify, admire, memorialize.
- primarily (adverb) – mainly, mostly, predominantly, chiefly.
- person-to-person contact (noun) – physical interaction between individuals through which a disease can be transmitted.
- index patient (noun) – the first identified case in a group of related cases of a particular communicable disease; index case, patient zero.
- reportedly (adverb) – supposedly, seemingly, apparently, allegedly.
- health-care worker (noun) – medical professional, healthcare provider, medical staff.
- historically (adverb) – in the past, traditionally.
- devastating (adjective) – highly destructive, damaging, disastrous, ruinous.
- it is clear that (phrase) – obviously, evidently, plainly.
- fringe (noun) – border, edge, margin, boundary.
- encroach into (phrasal verb) – intrude, trespass, impinge, advance beyond proper limits.
- traditional (adjective) – usual, customary, established, typical.
- habitat (noun) – natural environment, natural home, surroundings, territory.
- central (adjective) – important/key.
- play a role (phrase) – to have an effect or influence on something; contribute to, be a factor in, have a part in, influence.
- transmission (noun) – spread, transfer, passing on.
- in time (phrase) – eventually, ultimately, in the end, subsequently.
- zoonotic (adjective) – used to refer to a disease transmitted from vertebrate animals to humans.
- repeatedly (adverb) – frequently, often, again and again, consistently.
- source of infection (noun) – the person, animal, object, or substance from which an infectious agent passes to a host.
- trace (verb) – track down, discover, find, unearth.
- consume (verb) – eat, ingest, devour.
- contaminated (adjective) – polluted, infected, tainted.
- One Health perspective (noun) – ‘One Health’ is an approach to designing and implementing programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate and work together to achieve better public health outcomes.
- considering (preposition) – taking into consideration, keeping in mind, given, in view of.
- interplay (noun) – interaction, cross-action, teamwork, interconnection.
- mere (adjective) – sheer, simple, nothing more than.
- health-care (noun) – medical service, medical treatment, healthcare system.
- learning (noun) – lesson learned, knowledge gained, takeaway.
- enable (verb) – allow, permit, facilitate, empower.
- meet (verb) – deal with, handle, face, tackle.
- health emergency (noun) – a sudden and unforeseen public health crisis requiring immediate action.
- primary hospital (noun) – a basic health care facility or clinic providing initial consultation and care.
- secondary hospital (noun) – a hospital offering specialized medical care and facilities, usually referred from a primary care provider.
- tertiary hospital (noun) – a major hospital that provides highly specialized medical care, typically involving advanced and complex procedures, surgeries, and treatments; specialized hospital, advanced medical centre, major hospital.
- adept (adjective) – expert, proficient, skilled, capable.
- maintain (verb) – keep up, preserve, sustain, continue.
- index of suspicion (noun) – awareness and concern for potentially serious underlying and unseen injuries or illnesses.
- acute encephalitis (noun) – a severe and sudden inflammation or swelling of the brain.
- watch out for (phrasal verb) – look out for, keep an eye out for, be alert to, monitor for.
- clinical efficiency (noun) – the ability of a healthcare system or professional to achieve desired medical outcomes with minimal waste of time, effort, or resources.
- deploy (verb) – use, utilize, employ, make use of.
- protocol (noun) – procedure, rule, code of conduct, guideline.
- reach (verb) – contact.
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