Respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan speaks via video link during a conference in China earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan speaks via video link during a conference in China earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Chinese infectious disease expert calls for greater cooperation to deal with future pandemics at Hong Kong summit

  • ‘Sars hero’ Zhong Nanshan says multilateral information sharing, mobilisation is key to thwarting outbreaks
  • While most Asian countries have ‘basically contained’ the health crisis, he adds, ‘we are still facing an uphill battle’

Respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan speaks via video link during a conference in China earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Respiratory disease expert Zhong Nanshan speaks via video link during a conference in China earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
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