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Eisei-Kiki

/eɪˈseɪˈkiːki/
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  1. 1

    A public health crisis that poses a significant threat to the health and safety of a population.

    "The outbreak of the virus was declared an eisei-kiki by health authorities."
  2. 2

    A situation requiring urgent action to prevent widespread health issues.

    "The government implemented strict measures to address the eisei-kiki."

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The term 'eisei-kiki' originates from Japanese, where 'eisei' means 'sanitation' or 'hygiene' and 'kiki' means 'crisis' or 'emergency'. This term has evolved in contemporary usage to refer to public health emergencies, particularly in the context of disease outbreaks.

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