Beijing, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A vivid practice of the concept of "people first, life first" -- people from many countries have positively evaluated China's "dynamic zeroing" epidemic prevention policy
Xinhua News Agency
"Protecting people's life safety and physical health to the greatest extent" "Always putting saving people's lives in the first place" "Facts have proved that China's epidemic prevention strategy is effective" "Countries that follow the 'dynamic zeroing' policy are performing better" "The most obvious benefit of 'dynamic zeroing' is that the number of deaths is much smaller and the economic losses are smaller"...
Recently, under the background of the new challenges brought by the Omiljung mutant strain to the prevention and control of the epidemic, people in many countries in the world have highly affirmed China's "dynamic zero clearance" epidemic prevention policy, believing that this policy is scientifically rigorous and effective, and is a vivid practice of the concept of "people first, life first". The international community also believes that although the pressure of epidemic prevention and control has increased, all walks of life in China have the courage to dedicate, brave the difficulties, and continue to work together to build an iron wall of epidemic prevention, injecting valuable confidence and power into the global fight against the epidemic and bringing profound enlightenment to the world.
Putting people's life safety and physical health first is the fundamental starting point and foothold of China's epidemic prevention and control measures. Since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, the Chinese government has always adhered to the supremacy of people and life, and adopted the policy of "dynamic zero clearance" to protect life to the greatest extent, and the remarkable results are obvious to all. From the perspective of the overall population level, the number of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in China is far lower than the global average.
In the early morning of January 10, at the nucleic acid testing point of Zhongying Primary School in Gulou Street, Nankai District, Tianjin, two medical staff made a "heart-to-heart" gesture. (Photo by Xinhua news agency reporter Sun Fanyue)
Recently, the insidious and highly contagious Omiljung mutant strain has brought new challenges to epidemic prevention and control to countries around the world, including China, and the epidemic has risen exponentially in some countries and regions, and the pressure on China's epidemic prevention and control has continued to increase. Since March, the number of infected people in China has rebounded, and the scope of the epidemic has expanded. In the face of the new changes in the epidemic situation, China has clearly adhered to the general policy of "dynamic zero clearance", protected people's life safety and physical health to the greatest extent, and minimized the impact of the epidemic on economic and social development.
People from many countries in the world highly praised China for adhering to the correct epidemic prevention strategy and practicing the concept of "people first, life first". Venezuelan former Health Minister Eric Rodríguez, Cuban Communist Party Central Committee International Deputy Director Asuaca, Rwandan media personality Gerald Mbanda and other people said that the Chinese government's epidemic prevention strategies and measures are scientific and effective, which fully reflects that the Chinese government has always put saving people's lives and safety in the first place, which is in stark contrast to the practice of some Western countries that put economic interests first. Hussein Shamari, director of the International Media Department of the Ministry of Information of Saudi Arabia, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency a few days ago that facts have proved that "dynamic zero clearance" is conducive to curbing the spread of the virus to the greatest extent and is a vivid practice of the concept of "people first, life first".
On 18 April, healthcare workers vaccinated the elderly against COVID-19. (Photo by Ju Huanzong, Xinhua News Agency)
Some people of insight have noticed that the more the epidemic situation is repeated, the more the self-discipline of the Chinese people and the unity and cohesion of society are highlighted. Shamari said that the reason why China has been able to take measures to block the spread of the virus in many cities and properly carry out resettlement and treatment is that the strong mobilization and organizational capabilities of the Chinese Communist Party and the government have played a pivotal role. Kenyan international studies scholar Kavins Adehill pointed out that in the process of responding to the epidemic, Chinese society is united in its will, although the epidemic prevention policy has brought inconvenience to work and life, but Chinese people have shown a high sense of social responsibility and given understanding and support to government decision-making. Muzaher Haq, a Bangladeshi medical expert and former WHO Regional Adviser for Southeast Asia, said he believed that with the support of the people, China would soon control the current outbreak.
Residents (second from left) buy vegetables at a vegetable through train sales point in Heping Village, Chaoyang District, Beijing, on April 28. (Photo by Xinhua news agency reporter Chen Zhonghao)
The world believes that adhering to the "dynamic zero clearance" has won the initiative for China's own development, and has also injected more confidence and impetus into the global fight against the epidemic, bringing profound enlightenment. Michael Ryan, executive director of the World Health Organization's Health Emergencies Program, has publicly stated that the measures taken by China are "very powerful" to ensure extremely low morbidity, mortality and hospitalization rates, as well as smooth social and economic operations. Michael Marshall, a well-known British science writer, said in a commentary article on the website of New Scientist that the most obvious benefit of "dynamic zeroing" is that the number of new crown deaths is much lower, while also reducing economic losses. Marshall argues that from COVID-19 deaths to economic growth, there are many facts that show that countries that follow a "dynamic zeroing" strategy are doing better. If more countries implement this strategy, humanity will be in a better position to fight the virus. When the next pandemic strikes, governments should consider adopting a "dynamic zeroing" strategy to contain the virus. The Wall Street Journal of the United States recently had to admit that China's "dynamic zeroing" policy has obvious effects and has reference significance for other countries.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been going on for more than two years, and around the world, lax epidemic prevention and paralysis and negligence are common. In response, WHO is once again sounding the alarm bell. The WHO Emergency Committee on COVID-19 has unanimously concluded that the new crown virus still poses a significant danger to public health, and countries must not let their guard down. Didier Hussein, chairman of the committee, stressed: "The mortality rate of COVID-19 remains high and the virus is evolving in an unpredictable way... Now is not the time to relax. ”
The more critical the moment, the more you have to grit your teeth. Practice has proved that "dynamic zero clearance" is the correct way to prevent and control the epidemic. Adhering to the "dynamic clearance" and adhering to scientific and accurate epidemic prevention are of great significance to China and the world to join hands to win the final victory in the protracted battle against the epidemic. Persistence is victory, unity is strength! (Written by: Han Bing; Participating reporters: Guo Yang, Feng Yujing, Hu Guan, Xu Ye, Wang Ying, Lin Zhaohui, Zhu Wanjun, Li Zhenbei, Wang Feng, Ji Li, Liu Qu, Guo Shuang, Bai Lin, Geng Pengyu, Chen Yan, Du Baiyu, Sun Yiran, Liu Chuntao, Wang Ping, Zhang Jianhua, Su Jin, Liu Yanan, Zhang Mocheng, Li Xuejun, Lin Wei)