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Beijing, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping and a goodwill ambassador of

the World Health Organization (WHO) for tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, on Monday

addressed via video link the opening of a WHO meeting on "Ending TB deaths

among people with HIV: Step up the momentum."

Peng said with joint efforts made by the international community, global

prevention and treatment of AIDS and tuberculosis has achieved remarkable

results over recent years.

China has, step by step, established a cooperative mechanism between prevention

and treatment institutions of tuberculosis and AIDS, said Peng. She said that

China has consistently controlled AIDS at a low epidemic level, and the

incidence rate and mortality rate of tuberculosis have respectively dropped by

more than 40 percent and 70 percent in the past 20 years.

These achievements have benefited from the great attention of the Chinese

government, the unremitting efforts by medical staff and the endeavors of

volunteers, she said.

Peng shared with the participants some touching stories she witnessed during

this process.

Peng said major infectious diseases are common challenges faced by the

humanity, and it is people's common wish to eliminate the threat of AIDS and

tuberculosis.

Peng noted COVID-19 brought more challenges to the prevention and treatment of

AIDS and tuberculosis. She called for united efforts from the international

community to protect lives and strive forward.

She also called on people from all walks of life to join hands to enhance the

prevention and treatment of AIDS and tuberculosis, and make efforts to build a

global community of health for all.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7EingDo1rk

Source: CCTV+