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  • Nov 15 , 2023

    Action on Salt China: Endeavors in the Realm of Capacity Building

    The development of capacity remains a fundamental element of the ASC program, dating back to its RCT phase from 2018 to 2019, and continuing through to its expansion phase from 2020 to 2021. A few notable outcomes of the ASC's capacity-building initiatives are outlined as follows:

  • Nov 14 , 2023

    Action on Salt China: Obstacles Encountered & Opportunities

    The Action on Salt China (ASC) project is a noteworthy collaborative venture between China and UK, with the China CDC serving as a key partner. The objective of this report is to present a case study that demonstrates the significant role of ASC in bolstering the capacity of public health services in China. Furthermore, this study aims to offer valuable references and provoke thoughtful insight for potential international collaborations in the future.

  • Nov 13 , 2023

    China CDC held training on animal biosafety management and technology in Qingdao

    The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) held a training course on animal biosafety management and technology for CDCs nationwide in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, from Oct 31 to Nov 1.

  • Nov 08 , 2023

    China CDC delegation visits WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence

    On Nov 7, Shen Hongbing, Director-General of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), led a team of experts to visit the World Health Organization's (WHO) Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence in Berlin, Germany.

  • Oct 25 , 2023

    China CDC director meets Myanmar delegation

    On Oct 24, Shen Hongbing, DirectorGeneral of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), met with a visiting delegation from Myanmar led by H. E. Prof. Aye Tun, the country's deputy minister of health.

  • Oct 22 , 2023

    Project on improving public health capacity of Sierra Leone: good practices & lessons

    An effective communication and coordination mechanism has laid a solid foundation for project implementation.

  • Oct 21 , 2023

    Project on improving public health capacity of Sierra Leone: impact & results

    The project on improving public health capacity of Sierra Leone has cultivated professionals qualified to work in P3 laboratories, and facilitated better laboratory operation and continuous effects.

  • Oct 18 , 2023

    Project on improving public health capacity of Sierra Leone: content & activities

    China has supported Sierra Leone to enhance its public health capacity through various activities, including enhancing capacity building of the P3 laboratory, sending experts to work in Sierra Leone, and exploring international cooperation to support the country in monitoring and emergency testing of newly emerging and recurring infectious diseases.

  • Oct 17 , 2023

    Project on improving public health capacity of Sierra Leone: problems & solutions

    The outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa has dealt a heavy blow to Sierra Leone's public health system, exposing the vulnerabilities in the country's public health infrastructure, including insufficient monitoring and testing capacity and a lack of qualified personnel.

  • Oct 15 , 2023

    China kicks off 2023 National Environmental Health Promotional Activity in Guangzhou

    China's three environmental health institutes -- the National Institute of Environmental Health affiliated to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC), the Environmental Sanitation Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association (CPMA) and the Journal of Environmental Hygiene—jointly launched the kick-off ceremony for the 2023 National Environmental Health Promotional Activity in Guangzhou, capital city of South China's Guangdong province, on Sept 10, 2023.