Director Shen Hongbing Attends 2024 China Conference on NCDs Prevention and Control

The 2024 China Conference on NCDs Prevention and Control was held in Beijing from October 19 to 20. Guided by the Department of Medical Emergency Response of the National Health Commission, the conference was jointly hosted by the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), and other institutions, with the Center for Chronic Disease Control at the China CDC and the Chronic Disease Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association serving as co-organizers.

Mérieux Foundation Experts Visit China CDC’s Tuberculosis Control Center for Exchange

On October 18, 2024, Dr. Jonathan Hoffmann, TB Project Manager at the Mérieux Foundation; Liao Qizhi, Chief Representative in China; and Huang Yanjun, Finance Manager, visited the China CDC Tuberculosis Control Center for an exchange visit to enhance the implementation quality of the third phase of the Mérieux Foundation Tuberculosis Project and explore future cooperation directions.

Director General Shen Hongbing Meets with Director of U.S. CDC China Program

On the morning of October 23.Prof.Shen Hongbing met with Dr.W.William Schluter, the outgoing Director of the U.S.CDC China Program, at the Changping campus.Director Shen expressed his gratitude for Dr.Schluter’s contributions to fostering collaboration between China CDC and U.S.CDC, and welcomed the newly appointed Deputy Director of the U.S.CDC China Program, Dr.Earl Bradbury. .He presented Director Shen with a commemorative collection of co-authored articles published in China CDC Weekly and the U.S.CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report(MMWR).

Director General Shen Hongbing Attends the 1st Conference of the G20 National Public Health Institutes

On September 9–10, 2024, Prof. Shen Hongbing, Director General of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), was invited to attend the 1st Conference of the G20 National Public Health Institutes(NPHIs) held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Prof. Shen delivered a speech under the theme “Preparedness and response to health emergencies.” He shared China CDC’s experiences and initiatives in optimizing health emergency response systems, capacity building, and involvement in international emergency actions. In alignment with the topic “Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR),” Prof. Shen participated in a panel discussion with leaders from NPHIs of Germany, Cuba, and others. They exchanged insights on addressing challenges related to vaccine production and distribution, cross-border information sharing for monitoring, and the training and stability of emergency response teams.

China CDC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine, and the City University of Hong Kong Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences

On September 9, 2024, Li Qun, Deputy Director of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of China CDC with the University of Hong Kong Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine, and the City University of Hong Kong Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences. Under this memorandum, the four institutions will collaborate in areas such as infectious disease prevention and control technology research, capacity building and talent development, public health policy research, and global health.

Academic Symposium of China CDC Weekly (Xinjiang Session) Successfully Held

On September 13, 2024, the Academic Symposium of China CDC Weekly (hereinafter referred to as the "Weekly") was successfully held in Urumqi. Zhao Chihong, Director of the Academic Publishing Management Office at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), and Wang Xijiang, Deputy Director of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region CDC, attended and delivered opening remarks. Over 20 experts in public health from China CDC, provincial CDCs, hospitals, and universities participated and presented their research.

Dr. Robert Bergquist, Foreign Expert at the China CDC’s National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Receives the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award

Nominated by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) and recommended by the National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, Swedish expert Dr. Robert Bergquist, appointed by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases (also known as the Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research), has been awarded the 2024 Chinese Government Friendship Award.

New Editorial Board Meeting of Biomedical and Environmental Sciences Held in Beijing

2024 Technical Exchange Workshop of South-South Cooperation on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Successfully Held

The 2024 Technical Exchange Workshop of South-South Cooperation on HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control, organized by the National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention (NCAIDS), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), was successfully held in Beijing and Kunming in September 2024. The event brought together over 40 management and technical personnel specializing in HIV/AIDS prevention and control from 16 countries, the African Union, and the United Nations system, with partial support from the UNAIDS China Office.

Collaborative Efforts in Science and Education: The 19th Annual Academic Conference of the Chinese Field Epidemiology Training Program (CFETP) Successfully Held by China CDC

From August 14 to 15, 2024, the 19th Annual Academic Conference of the Chinese Field Epidemiology Training Program (CFETP) was held in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. This event was jointly organized by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, and hosted by the Shanxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Shanxi CDC).