Nghe An establishes Steering Committee for epidemic prevention and control
(Baonghean.vn) - The Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control consists of 18 members, with Associate Professor - Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of the Department of Health as the head of the committee.
On the morning of January 31, the leader of the Nghe An Department of Health said that the unit had just decided to establish a Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control. This move took place after the Wuhan pneumonia epidemic became increasingly complicated, causing at least 213 deaths. In Nghe An, a woman was quarantined due to suspicion of being infected with this virus.
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Leaders of Nghe An Department of Health held an urgent meeting to respond to Wuhan pneumonia on the evening of the 29th of Tet. Photo: Archive |
The Steering Committee for Epidemic Prevention and Control consists of 18 members, with Associate Professor - Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of the Department of Health as the head of the committee.
This steering committee is responsible for regularly monitoring and closely supervising the epidemic situation in the world, in the country and in the province. Advise on the development and implementation of annual plans for the prevention and control of infectious diseases, especially the corona epidemic. Strengthen inspection and supervision of the Center for Disease Control, medical centers and hospitals. Closely coordinate with media agencies to organize propaganda about risks to people about epidemic prevention and control measures.