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SCO Nations Unite Against Metabolic Disease Threat
28 Feb
Summary
- New center launched to deepen health partnerships among SCO members.
- Metabolic diseases, including diabetes and obesity, pose a severe threat.
- Center aims to train 2,000 experts and share 500 medical technologies.
The China-SCO Cooperation Center for Metabolic Diseases officially opened its doors on Friday at Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai. This initiative seeks to enhance health partnerships among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states, addressing the significant health challenges posed by metabolic diseases. These conditions, which include diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular issues, are a growing concern across the SCO region.
Metabolic diseases represent a critical threat within the SCO, where diabetes prevalence significantly outpaces the global average. According to Ning Guang, president of Ruijin Hospital, these diseases are the primary cause of noncommunicable disease deaths in the SCO. The newly established center is poised to become a vital platform for international medical services, advanced training, and strategic health research.
Over the next three years, the center plans to train 2,000 experts in metabolic disease prevention and control for SCO nations. It also aims to facilitate the sharing of 500 medical technologies across the region and establish a forum for ongoing health cooperation. This effort is part of a broader vision to build a resilient and inclusive SCO metabolic health community.
The SCO, founded in 2001, comprises 10 member states and is actively working to strengthen health cooperation. The establishment of this center marks a significant advancement in these collaborative efforts, fostering shared strategies for disease prevention and management across diverse member nations.
