Jiyeongmi, Director of KDCA, Visits Infectious Disease Response Site in Honam Region

Jiyoungmi, Director of the Quality Control Agency, visited the Honam Regional Disease Response Center and the National Mokpo Hospital, a specialized tuberculosis hospital, on the 16th to inspect the COVID-19 response situation.

This visit was arranged to review the region's response to infectious diseases such as COVID-19 during the phased recovery period and to encourage field personnel who are working hard on tuberculosis treatment and prevention.

Director Ji first received a report on the COVID-19 response status at the Honam Regional Disease Response Center and heard opinions on necessary support measures, including establishing cooperative systems with related organizations.

Afterwards, she visited the National Mokpo Hospital to observe the tuberculosis patient treatment site and key facilities and held discussions on major issues.

Director Ji emphasized, "I urge the establishment of an organic cooperative system with the region for the rapid response to infectious diseases that may occur in the future," adding, "The center must play an active role as a regional infectious disease response hub institution."

Director Ji plans to continue visiting regional infectious disease response institutions regularly to inspect response situations and strive for the stabilization of daily recovery and the ongoing prevention and management of infectious diseases.

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