China News Service, February 23 (Xinhua) According to the WeChat official account of the State Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, the State Administration of Disease Control and Prevention is actively promoting the prevention and control of major infectious diseases in the new era.
On February 20, 2024, Wang Hesheng, deputy director of the National Health Commission and director of the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention, chaired a special meeting to extensively listen to expert opinions and study the preparation of medium- and long-term plans for HIV and tuberculosis prevention and control.
Chang Jile, deputy director of the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, attended the meeting.
At the meeting, the Department of Communication Prevention reported the phased progress of the planning work. Experts attending the meeting discussed the progress of international prevention and control strategies, the construction of specialized disease prevention and control systems, standardized diagnosis and treatment, mobilizing social participation, caring for patients, effective policy guarantees, and technological innovation drive, etc. Fully express their opinions and actively provide suggestions.
Experts agree that after years of hard work, my country has achieved remarkable results in the prevention and control of AIDS and tuberculosis. It is necessary to focus on new situations and new problems encountered in prevention and control work, further optimize prevention and control strategies, consolidate prevention and control measures, and effectively consolidate prevention and control results. Therefore, the organization and preparation The new round of planning is very necessary and important. It is of strategic significance to effectively curb the spread of major infectious diseases and will lay a solid foundation for the comprehensive implementation of prevention and control strategies and measures in the coming period.
Wang Hesheng emphasized at the conclusion of the meeting that the prevention and control of major infectious diseases is related to the life safety and health of the people, social stability and economic development. It is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions and the decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, and adhere to With people's health as the center, we plan the high-quality development of disease control as a whole and effectively curb the epidemic of major infectious diseases such as AIDS and tuberculosis.
We must firmly seize the important period of opportunity for the reform and development of the disease control system, adhere to goal orientation, problem orientation, and effect orientation, focus on building strong areas and making up for weak areas, be upright and innovative, face challenges head-on, and have a strong sense of responsibility for the times and a sense of historical mission. Do a good job in formulating medium- and long-term plans.
It is necessary to reflect world vision, international standards, and Chinese characteristics, and contribute actively to assisting the construction of a healthy China and promoting the construction of a human health and health community.