'Seoul Infectious Disease Policy Advisory Group' Launched...Enhanced Overall Infectious Disease Response Capability

Operation of Expert Advisory Group to Discuss Various Infectious Disease Countermeasures
Broad Composition by Field Including Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Spread Prediction, and International Cooperation

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching an ‘Infectious Disease Policy Advisory Group’ composed of experts from various fields to actively respond not only to COVID-19 but also to various infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus).

Seoul announced on the 17th that it will hold an appointment ceremony for the advisory group and begin activities with the first meeting. The ‘Seoul Infectious Disease Policy Advisory Group’ is the highest expert advisory body discussing all aspects of infectious diseases in Seoul, expanding its composition by field from clinical areas such as infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, pediatrics, to preventive medicine, spread prediction, and international cooperation.

Through broad consultation, Seoul plans to reflect comprehensive policies on infectious diseases for proactive response. In particular, it will prepare measures against the reemergence of COVID-19, which is feared to co-circulate with influenza, and also establish response plans for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV that are prevalent domestically and internationally.

The Seoul Infectious Disease Policy Advisory Group will hold meetings quarterly and will seek expert advice by field as needed. Park Yumi, Director of the Seoul Citizen Health Bureau, said, “Through the Infectious Disease Policy Advisory Group, we will discuss the direction of Seoul’s infectious disease policies together based on the accumulated knowledge and experience of experts, and make every effort to thoroughly manage infectious diseases overall.”

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