中国加强未知传染病前瞻布局：设立重大专项，提升新发传染病预警

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the "National Major Science and Technology Project for the Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases" signifies China's proactive approach to address the threats posed by unknown infectious diseases, focusing on nine key tasks to enhance disease prevention and control capabilities [1][2]. Group 1: Key Tasks of the Major Project - The project encompasses nine critical tasks, including risk prediction for unknown infectious diseases, monitoring and early warning systems, population control and clinical treatment, prevention and diagnostic products, applied basic research, and decision-making demonstration applications [2][3]. - Six out of the nine tasks specifically target emerging infectious diseases, with a strong emphasis on strengthening the early warning network and enhancing its capabilities [2][3]. Group 2: Funding and Implementation - For the 2025 fiscal year, the project is allocated a national budget of 2.896 billion yuan, reflecting the government's strong commitment to infectious disease prevention and control [3]. - The implementation of the project will follow a phased approach of "3 years + 3 years + 5 years," with clear milestones for each phase to ensure accountability and progress [2]. Group 3: Monitoring and Early Warning Mechanisms - The project aims to establish a sustainable sewage monitoring network to facilitate rapid detection and response to infectious disease threats [3]. - Experts emphasize the importance of a robust early warning mechanism, particularly in identifying and responding to potential outbreaks of highly infectious diseases [4][5]. Group 4: Challenges and Considerations - Current challenges in pre-outbreak warning methods highlight the need for effective post-outbreak response strategies, as there are no proven pre-warning methods for emerging infectious diseases [5][6]. - The proposed early warning mechanism focuses on monitoring unusual death cases, particularly among healthcare workers, as a critical signal for potential outbreaks [6][7].