Recently, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide and countries affected by the epidemic has continued to increase, which causes great concerns of the international society. On February 28, the World Health Organization raised the global risk level of the epidemic to "very high". The COVID-19 epidemic is a major threat to the lives and health of the Chinese people and a serious challenge to world health. It is difficult for any country to survive alone. Adhering to the concept of a community of shared future for all mankind, fighting against the epidemic together is the correct choice.
Bruce Aylward, field trip leader of experts team from WHO
Communication & Coordination
China has always maintained communication and coordination with various countries and international agencies. President Xi Jinping was invited to speak with leaders of more than 10 countries and held talks with the Prime Minister of Cambodia, the President of Mongolia, and the Director of the World Health Organization.
The Chinese government has always released the epidemic information in a timely, open, transparent and responsible manner, actively responded to the concerns of all parties, and made efforts to strengthen cooperation with the international community. China notified the WHO of the epidemic in time and shared the whole genome sequence information of the virus. China shares multiple technical documents, including epidemic prevention and control and diagnosis and treatment programs, with more than 100 countries and more than 10 international and regional organizations around the world such as Japan, South Korea, Russia, Germany, France, the United States, Laos, and other relevant countries. China has conducted more than 20 technical exchanges through various methods such as expert discussions, meetings, epidemiological investigations, clinical diagnosis and treatment, and other prevention and control experiences for sharing.
Bruce Aylward: You must respect the achievements of China and the Chinese people
New benchmark for response to epidemic
The Chinese government always attaches great importance to the safety and health of all Chinese and foreign personnel, and has adopted the strictest and most comprehensive prevention and control measures. Many measures go far beyond the recommendations of WHO and the requirements of the International Health Regulations. Set a new international benchmark for the response. Not long ago, the WHO and China organized a joint expert inspection team to conduct a 9-day field trip in Beijing, Guangdong, Sichuan, and Hubei. The expert inspection team highly praised China's contribution to maintaining global public health security at the press conference. The report submitted by the expert inspection team not only provides opinions and suggestions for China's epidemic prevention and control, but also provides advice for countries with global outbreaks and countries not yet affected by the epidemic. To combat the global epidemic, we must consider the overall situation and form a joint force.
International cooperation is still on the way
After the outbreak, China received material assistance from foreign governments, individuals, and international organizations. As of March 2, a total of 62 countries and 7 international organizations have donated masks and protective equipment to China, which are urgently needed for epidemic prevention and control. Many touching stories will be remembered by Chinese people.
With the development of the global epidemic situation, some countries have also submitted requests for assistance from China. These countries not only need supplies such as virus-detection kits, diagnostic drugs, but also experience in epidemic prevention and diagnosis. China's donated anti-epidemic materials, sent volunteer medical team and their mission will be fulfilled. In the next step, China will play a major role and fulfills its commitment to build a community of shared future for mankind.
International cooperation is still on the way. Virus trace ability is still in progress, and there is no conclusion. The global epidemic is rapidly changing, with uncertainties and risks rising. To safeguard the health, life safety, and economic and social development of people in all countries, and to jointly address global public health challenges, all countries need to strengthen cooperation in the development of antiviral drugs and vaccines.
The positive situation of China's epidemic prevention and control is expanding. China hopes to further promote cooperation in the international public health field, promote the development of international health services, and use practical actions to interpret the concept of a community of shared future for all mankind.
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