H7N9 virus might become drug-resistant
2017-02-27
The new strain of H7N9 bird flu virus confirmed earlier this month could become drug-resistant, experts say, while a leading specialist in respiratory diseases warns that it might be resistant already.
WHO releases testing guide for hepatitis B and hepatitis C
2017-02-26
Recently, the WHO released for the first time a testing guide for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. The guide suggests that drug addicts, sex workers, and homosexuals should take rapid diagnostic tests.
Cross-sector efforts to build harmonious doctor-patient relations
2017-02-24
China's national health watchdog on Feb 23 reported on the fight against medical criminal offenses and maintenance of public security in medical facilities at a news conference in Beijing.
Top health authorities vow to effectively control H7N9
2017-02-23
The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) held a video conference on Feb 21 about strengthening H7N9 prevention and control. Li Bin, minister of the NHFPC, attended the conference and delivered a speech.
China steps up H7N9 bird flu control
2017-02-23
BEIJING - China's Ministry of Agriculture on Feb 22 asked for better prevention of the spread of H7N9 bird flu following reports of human infections.
Mutation of H7N9 poses 'no new threat'
2017-02-22
The mutation of the H7N9 bird flu virus poses no new threat to humans, but sustained vigilance is needed for possible further mutations, both the World Health Organization and Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said.
China, Japan sign new medical cooperation agreement
2017-02-22
China and Japan signed a new agreement of medical cooperation on Feb 17 in Beijing, which aims to deepen cooperation within the field.
China's H7N9 bird flu mutates, no immediate added threat to humans
2017-02-21
BEIJING - The H7N9 bird flu has mutated to a new strain in south China, which is proven more dangerous to poultry but poses no new threat to humans, the country's disease control and prevention authorities said on its website.
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