Disease Control Board
/dɪˈziːz kənˈtroʊl bɔːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A governmental or statutory body responsible for the regulation, monitoring, and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases within a defined jurisdiction.
The Disease Control Board issued new guidelines to curb the spread of the epidemic.
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- disease control board
- disease control boards
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Commentary
Often established by statute, such boards play a critical role in implementing public health policies and may have enforcement powers to manage disease outbreaks.
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