On July 27, with the approval of the State Council, seven authorities including the National Health Commission, National Disease Prevention and Control Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, General Administration of Customs and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine jointly released the 15th Five-Year Plan for Disease Prevention and Control.
The Plan targets the establishment of a modern disease control system with Chinese characteristics by 2030. It aims to refine institutional mechanisms for coping with large-scale epidemic risks, operate an efficient multi-point-triggered and responsive infectious disease monitoring and early warning system, and significantly upgrade capabilities in scientific assessment, targeted prevention, emergency response, medical treatment and material support. Breakthroughs will be achieved in public health research and talent development to better prepare for emerging infectious diseases and curb risks of major infectious and non-communicable diseases.
Prioritizing major infectious disease prevention under the strategy of simultaneous prevention of multiple diseases, the Plan outlines six core tasks covering respiratory, vector-borne, blood-borne and sexually transmitted, zoonotic, vaccine-preventable and other infectious diseases. Special columns are also included to roll out dedicated prevention and control initiatives against major infectious diseases.
