China has unveiled a comprehensive national disease prevention and control action plan spanning 2024-25. This plan, a collaborative effort between the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration and nine other departments, outlines ten specific measures aimed at bolstering the country's public health system.
The plan prioritizes the prevention and control of acute respiratory infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and other major infectious diseases. It envisions the establishment of a modern disease control and prevention system by 2025, characterized by swift response capabilities, efficient infectious disease monitoring, and a robust early warning and emergency response system.
Furthermore, the plan seeks to enhance the administrative law enforcement system for health, elevate the research capabilities of disease control institutions, and strengthen the education and training system for disease control personnel.
In addressing the prevention and control of acute respiratory infectious diseases like COVID-19, the plan emphasizes a targeted approach. It focuses on key institutions such as schools, nursing homes, and welfare homes, and targets key groups, particularly the elderly and children, during crucial periods like holidays and large events. The plan specifies measures such as meticulous implementation of control protocols and timely identification and effective management of cluster outbreaks.
Regarding major infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, the plan calls for a comprehensive approach. It emphasizes deepening comprehensive social governance and interventions for HIV/AIDS, curbing sexual and injection drug transmission, and promoting the elimination of mother-to-child transmission.
The plan also aims to expand HIV/AIDS screening and antiretroviral treatment coverage, strengthen drug supply, enhance treatment accessibility, and reduce the burden of medical costs for patients.
The administration has released a policy interpretation outlining the next steps, which involve collaborating with relevant departments to ensure effective implementation of the plan at local levels and strengthening the monitoring and evaluation of its progress.
9 Comments
Loubianka
The focus on establishing a modern disease control and prevention system by 2025 is commendable.
BuggaBoom
Efforts to reduce the burden of medical costs for patients show a commitment to making healthcare more accessible in China.
PeterV
China's track record on human rights and transparency doesn't inspire confidence in their ability to effectively prevent and control diseases.
Loubianka
I'm hopeful that this plan will lead to improved disease prevention and control outcomes for the people of China.
AlanDV
The emphasis on deepening comprehensive social governance for HIV/AIDS interventions is a positive step.
Vladimir
This comprehensive national disease prevention and control plan in China is a step in the right direction towards better public health outcomes.
BuggaBoom
This plan is just a facade to cover up China's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first place.
Vsevolod
I appreciate the emphasis on strengthening education and training for disease control personnel in this plan.
Kyle Broflovski
China's history of censorship and propaganda makes me skeptical of the effectiveness of this plan.