WSD Tokyo Summit on Global Hearth and International Policies (6)

  In the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is to deal with infectious diseases occurring around the world.  Dr.Handa proposed Japan should form such a public organization.  Although he admitted significant roles played by WHO in conducting research and formulating guidelines, he criticized the U.N.health body for its slow response to the outbreak of the Ebola disease and its spreading during the last two years. He added that the upcoming G-7 summit scheduled this May at Mie Prefecture, Japan is a good opportunity for Japan to make a proposal to form a CDC-like national medical organization in each of the attending nations, as health risks are now concerns of national security of each country.

Panelists pose on stage before the discussions.

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(source: THE JAPAN TIMES, March 30, 2016)
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/30/general/high-mortality-infectious-diseases-require-global-focus-2/#.VxRBiXxf3IU