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May 10, 2004

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AIDS in China

The first step is to admit to the problem.

The State Council, Chinese cabinet, in a circular publicized Sunday admitted that AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome) epidemic is still quickly spreading in the country and a series of urgent measures must be taken to change the situation.

In the 12-page circular, local governments at all levels and relevant organizations are required to pay extreme attention to combat AIDS, and major governmental leaders at all localities should be responsible for the AIDS spread. "Those officials breaching duty or hiding epidemic reports willbe severely punished," the circular says, calling for establishment of local AIDS prevention and treatment working committees in regions seriously afflicted by the AIDS.

Wu yi, China's erstwhile health minister and now Vice-Premier, is heeding the lessons of others. It will be interesting to watch what happens from here: despite appearances the central Government does not have a tight grip over what the provinces do. Here's hoping this time it will be different, before the epidemic becomes a disaster.

 posted by Simon on 05.10.04 at 10:54 AM in the




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