Delhi
Delhi (dɛli)
Delhi (pronounced /ˈdɛli/), officially known as the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a city and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.
Etymology
The name Delhi is often said to be derived from the name of a king, Raja Dhilu or Dilu, who reigned in the region during the 1st century BCE. The names by which the city has been known—including Delhi, Dehli, Dilli, and Dhilli, among others—likely are corruptions of his name.
Related Terms
- New Delhi: The capital of India and an administrative district of NCT Delhi.
- Union Territory: A type of administrative division in the Republic of India.
- India: A country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by land area, the second-most populous country, and the most populous democracy in the world.
- National Capital Territory: The designation for the legally defined administrative area which contains the Indian capital New Delhi.
Health and Medical Facilities in Delhi
Delhi is home to some of the finest medical institutions in India. It has a mix of public and private hospitals that offer high-quality healthcare services. Some of the notable hospitals in Delhi include the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Safdarjung Hospital, and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.
Related Terms
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS): An autonomous public medical colleges of higher education in New Delhi, India.
- Safdarjung Hospital: A large multi-specialty hospital in New Delhi, India.
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital: A multi-specialty hospital in Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi.
Public Health Issues in Delhi
Delhi faces several public health issues including air pollution, water pollution, and diseases like dengue and chikungunya. The city's air quality is often classified as severe and is a major cause of health problems in the city.
Related Terms
- Air Pollution: The presence of substances in the atmosphere that are harmful to the health of humans and other living beings, or cause damage to the climate or to materials.
- Water Pollution: The contamination of water bodies, usually as a result of human activities.
- Dengue: A mosquito-borne viral disease occurring in tropical and subtropical areas.
- Chikungunya: A viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Delhi
- Wikipedia's article - Delhi
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