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Psychosocial Effects of the 1994 Plague Outbreak in Surat, India
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Plague OutbreakEpidemiological OutcomeGlobal HealthGlobal Health CrisisEpidemiological DynamicSeptember 1994Disease OutbreakDisease SurveillanceSocial Determinants Of HealthPublic HealthNear International IsolationEpidemic IntelligenceEpidemiologyCovid-19
The plague outbreak in Surat, India in September 1994 stirred a nationwide panic and a near international isolation of India. These are aspects that need serious attention. A large amount of damage to India's image and an immense economic loss occurred. Some advice for the future is suggested.