In a report presented at the opening session of the 3rd session, the 13th National assembly of China on May 22, Prime Minister Li Keqiang acknowledged many weak links that were revealed in the process of dealing with emergency situations. health of the country during the epidemic season.
"We must try to improve our work, perform our tasks effectively and do our best to meet the people’s expectations," Mr. Li emphasized.
The Chinese Prime Minister pledged to continue to adhere to the principle of "human life is of the utmost importance" and strengthens the public health system.
Mr. Li Keqiang committed to reforming the disease prevention system, improving the system of reporting and warning of infectious diseases as well as ensuring timely, public and transparent information disclosure.
The Chinese Prime Minister, who heads the Chinese government’s agency, also promised to increase investment in research and development of vaccines, treatments and construction of additional health facilities.
COVID-19 described Li as the fastest, most urgent and most contagious disease epidemic facing China since China was established in 1949.
China has recently faced a wave of domestic and foreign criticism of the early stage reaction. Many doctors in Wuhan have been warning about a new corona virus since late December, but until January 20, Chinese officials confirmed that COVID-19 was transmitted from person to person.
Liu Guoen, director of the Center for Medical Economic Research at Peking University, said that the issue that should be considered now is how to manage the system instead of improving technology.
"It is necessary to set up a system so that each level of government is aware of their responsibility and reports on outbreaks without interference or reprimand by superior authorities," Liu said.
The outbreak, which began in Wuhan in late 2019, has infected more than 82,000 Chinese and killed more than 4,600 people.
