United States and China partner to combat infectious diseases.(Newsletter)(Brief article)

From: American Family Physician | Date: December 1, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Plans are in the works for the United States and China to develop a collaborative program that addresses emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt and Gao Qiang, Minister of Health for the People's Republic of China, recently signed a memorandum of understanding to promote closer cooperation, capacity-building, and exchange of information about infectious diseases; severe acute respiratory syndrome and influenza, including avian influenza, were identified as priorities. The pact establishes biennial meetings between HHS and the Chinese Ministry of ...

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