Yu Kang: accurately grasp the situation, strengthen the work to consolidate schistosomiasis control workers

Yu Kangzhen, Vice Minister of Agriculture, stressed when he led a team to inspect the work of schistosomiasis prevention in Hunan and Hubei provinces

Grasp the situation accurately, strengthen the work and consolidate the effect of schistosomiasis control

According to the requirements of the "Spring Inspection and Autumn Meeting" system of the State Council's schistosomiasis control work, from May 4 to 7, Vice Minister of Agriculture Yu Kangzhen led a joint inspection team composed of the Ministry of Agriculture, the National Health and Family Planning Commission, the Ministry of Water Resources, the State Forestry Administration and other ministries and commissions to inspect the schistosomiasis control work in Hunan and Hubei provinces. Yu Kangzhen stressed that it is necessary to accurately grasp the current situation faced by schistosomiasis control work, fully understand the complexity, arduousness, long-term and repetitiveness of schistosomiasis control work, intensify work efforts, ensure the completion of objectives and tasks on schedule, and lay a solid foundation for the implementation of schistosomiasis control plans in the next ten years.

The inspection team carried out on-site inspection in Hanshou County of Hunan Province and Jiangling County of Hubei Province; listened to the report on schistosomiasis control work in the two provinces, exchanged and fed back the inspection results, and put forward clear requirements for the next stage of schistosomiasis control work. Yu Kangzhen pointed out that the Party committees and governments of the two provinces attach great importance to the work of schistosomiasis prevention, earnestly implement the planning outline and the spirit of the National Conference on Schistosis Prevention, adhere to the combination of prevention and control, highlight the key points of work, pay close attention to source control, strengthen comprehensive treatment, vigorously promote the comprehensive prevention and control strategy based on infection source control, and achieve remarkable results and social benefits in the work of schistosomiasis prevention. He stressed that the 2014 National Conference on Schistosoma Control clearly stated that by 2020, the whole country will basically realize transmission interruption and strive to eliminate schistosomiasis by 2025. The task of prevention and control is very arduous.

Yu Kangzhen demanded that all localities should intensify their work and make great efforts to implement it. First, strengthen confidence and determination. Focusing on the objectives and tasks set out in the planning outline, we should clarify the key points, implement the responsibilities, concentrate our efforts on fighting hard battles, and ensure that the prevention and control objectives are achieved as scheduled. Second, continue to strengthen monitoring and early warning. Strengthen the monitoring and risk assessment of key risk points in the transmission chain of schistosomiasis such as humans, livestock and snails, timely grasp the infection situation of schistosomiasis, and truly play the role of monitoring and early warning. Third, promote comprehensive control of schistosomiasis as a whole. We will continue to strengthen joint defense and control, strengthen multi-department cooperation, integrate resources from all parties, strengthen overall planning, and improve the efficiency of fund use. Through centralized and continuous management, the whole village and township will be promoted, striving to manage one piece, reach the standard one piece and consolidate one piece. At the same time, strengthen the supervision of funds for schistosomiasis control projects. Fourth, speed up the transformation of agricultural methods and adjust the structure. We should actively guide farmers in epidemic areas to change their production and life styles, scientifically adjust the planting and breeding structure, fundamentally cut off the transmission route of schistosomiasis, and ensure the effectiveness of schistosomiasis control work. At the same time, strengthen the management of floating people such as fishing boats, and actively guide fishermen to settle ashore and change jobs. Fifth, early planning of the "Thirteenth Five-Year Plan" schistosomiasis prevention work. On the basis of the final evaluation of the 12th Five-Year Plan for schistosomiasis control, we should start the preparation of the 13th Five-Year Plan as soon as possible. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen publicity and education, raise the awareness of self-protection among the masses, and form a good atmosphere for mass prevention and control.

Responsible comrades of the governments of Hunan Province and Hubei Province and their relevant departments accompanied them to participate in the joint inspection work.