Siheyuan: The prosperous era starting from being a doctor

Chapter 480 Three Recommendations and Legislation Promotion

The Chinese staff looked very nervous.

Jones was also feeling uneasy.

Although the other party did not specify what they wanted to test, it's easy to understand that it must be something very important.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have stopped him here and wouldn't have let him leave.

Meanwhile, his butler was also somewhat uneasy.

He noticed a subtle change in the attitude of the Chinese staff towards him.

The two people who were originally with him moved away from him, as if he were a monster, at the prompting of others.

This made him feel very uneasy.

Unfortunately, even his scheme to deliberately provoke Jones and then use that as an opportunity to obtain information failed.

Whether he had guessed something or for some other reason, his master did not act as before, but instead patiently waited.

It will take about fifteen minutes.

A Chinese man in a white coat hurried up to them.

"Mr. Jones, I'm sorry to have taken up your time. There's something I need to discuss with you."

“I hope there’s a legitimate reason for it; otherwise, I will file a complaint.”

Jones said with a gloomy face.

It was due to a physical reason that he needed to see Wang Mengde for treatment; otherwise, Wang Mengde would have already lost his temper.

Even if you have to suppress your temper, you still have to say what needs to be said.

“Mr. Jones, we have detected one of your entourage who is carrying the HIV virus.”

The man in the white coat said solemnly.

HIV!

Jones was somewhat surprised; he had no idea what the virus was.

After all, he is not a medical professional and doesn't usually pay much attention to this type of news.

"Yes, it's the Ebola virus, a newly discovered virus that can severely damage the human immune system."

Currently, there are no specific drugs or treatments available in the world. Even the detection methods were first developed in our country and have only recently been put into use.

The doctor in the white coat said with a proud expression.

This is number one in the world. This honor greatly enhances the sense of pride and self-confidence of the Chinese people who have experienced a century of decline.

Jones's hands trembled after hearing the explanation.

His health was already very poor, and if he were to contract HIV from someone around him...

There was nothing they could do but wait for death.

Thinking of this, a fleeting ruthlessness flashed across his face. He then quietly moved a few steps away from his butler and servants, forcing himself to be alert as he asked:
"Could you please point out who this person is?"

"It's this one."

The man in the white coat pointed at his butler and said.

There's no such thing as keeping patient information confidential these days.

"Thank you."

Jones smiled and nodded at the Chinese staff, then turned away, his face contorted with rage.

"Send him back to China and keep an eye on him. I'll deal with him when I get back."

Seeing his master's gritted teeth, the butler was terrified. He collapsed to the ground, not daring to utter a single word.

Two bodyguards emerged from his entourage, expressionless, and escorted him. They would then take a plane back the way they came.

No one else dared to speak.

They all knew that this once arrogant and domineering discipline officer would probably never be seen again.

Mr. Jones was extremely ruthless towards his subordinates who made mistakes.

However, none of them felt sad.

Anyway, it wasn't them who got into trouble. With one person missing, maybe I'll still have a chance to win Mr. Jones's favor.

Wang Mengde quickly learned that HIV had been detected among the people who came from abroad.

He never imagined that, in this era, a virus carrier would almost infiltrate China.

It seems.

Even with limited international exchanges, it's not safe; someone might slip in at any time and then spread the virus domestically.

Future entry inspections must be taken seriously and cannot be taken lightly.

Testing must be carried out strictly in accordance with the requirements.

At the same time, it is also necessary to reassess the number of HIV patients abroad.

Testing reagents should also be produced in large quantities.

Let's take advantage of this window of opportunity and earn some foreign exchange first.

In a meeting room of the superior department.

The top leader and Wang Mengde, among others, sat comfortably on the sofa.

"Comrade Wang Mengde, you've come here today to talk about the case of HIV detected by customs a few days ago, right? Is there a problem with that?"

The top leader asked with a smile.

More than half an hour ago, his secretary reported to him that Wang Mengde had called and wanted to report to several leaders.

He casually asked and got a general idea of ​​the situation.

"Boss, I just wanted to report this situation to you."

According to the latest research from the Genome Project Institute, the incubation period of the Ebola virus is very long; by the time obvious symptoms are detected, it may have been more than ten years.

Over such a long period, regardless of whether it's transmitted sexually, through blood, or in other ways, it's possible to infect even more people.

"If we don't intervene, it might become rampant in society in twenty or thirty years."

By the time we try to prevent or control it, it will be too late, and if it gets out of control, it could cause enormous losses.

Wang Mengde said with a solemn expression.

past life.

The cancellation of entry testing, along with other issues, has led to a rapid increase in HIV infections within China.

Students and young people, in particular, are the main force.

The reported figure is six figures, but the actual number may be several times, or even ten times, higher.

Now that he has come to this era, he naturally cannot stand idly by and watch others repeat the same mistakes.

Therefore, we must plan ahead in advance.

As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the leaders present all turned sour.

They originally thought that the HIV virus was only spreading abroad, and there were no cases at all in China.

However, this round of entry testing has only been implemented for a few days, and a case has already been detected.

Now, with Wang Mengde adding fuel to the fire, the group had no choice but to take it seriously.

"Comrade Wang Mengde, twenty or thirty years from now, with your medical skills, you should be able to conquer the AIDS virus."

At this moment, one of the leaders, who had great confidence in him, said with a smile.

This young man in front of us has never disappointed anyone in the past many years.

That's why he said those things.

The other leaders present also realized that what he said made sense.

After all, over the years, Wang Mengde has led his team to overcome numerous difficult and complicated problems.

Every incurable disease, or infectious disease that had been prevalent for countless years, seemed to be subdued like a naughty child before him. This time, they also placed their hopes on Wang Mengde.

"Boss, this disease is very difficult to cure."

Viruses attack the human immune system directly.

Over the course of twenty-three years, there may be ways to alleviate or delay the onset of the illness, but ultimately there is no hope of a complete cure.

Wang Mengde shook his head.

To be honest, given his current medical skills, he still has a limited ability to conquer the AIDS virus.

Even if you give him a lot of time, there's no guarantee he'll achieve results.

"I see. Then we need to plan ahead."

The senior leader of the health and family planning department thought for a moment, then said, "Do you have any suggestions?"

He is a leader who is open to feedback.

They especially obeyed Wang Mengde's words without question.

Since it is said that the disease cannot be cured within 20 or 30 years, and there is a risk of widespread transmission, we must make comprehensive preparations in advance.

"Boss, I think the entry testing we're implementing is absolutely necessary."

It is recommended that relevant departments and units strictly implement this policy and not overlook any suspects.

Wang Mengde then recited the prepared speech he had long ago.

This disease was originally introduced from abroad.

Both foreigners and Chinese people returning from abroad may carry this virus.

If entry testing policies are strictly enforced, at least half of HIV carriers can be prevented from spreading.

This addresses the problem of transmission at its source.

"Yes, this is a good method, and judging from the case detected a few days ago, it is very effective. I will report to the higher-ups, and this system must be strictly implemented in the future."

The senior leader of the health and family planning department nodded.

There are already existing examples, which are more convincing.

Moreover, the testing reagents were all produced in China, and there weren't many people entering the country from abroad at that time, so the cost was entirely affordable.

As for the gradual increase in the number of people entering the country in the future, that's a problem to consider later.

Maybe by then the country will be richer, and the cost of testing reagents will have decreased.

The top leader didn't seem to care whether the entry inspection regulations would provoke opposition from foreigners.

"Leader, besides adhering to and strictly implementing this policy, there is another matter that needs attention."

That means we must continue to monitor the situation domestically, and once similar cases are discovered, we must respond promptly, just like we would with the prevention and control of infectious diseases.

I also suggest that, at an appropriate time in the future, this disease should be classified as a Class A infectious disease.

Wang Mengde then offered his suggestions.

Relying on China's current epidemic prevention system and the strong implementation of the three-pronged approach to local responsibility.

He believes that no matter how the AIDS virus spreads abroad in the future, it can only be completely eradicated in China.

"Yes, we will seriously consider your suggestion."

If HIV does become widespread in the future, it will be promptly classified as a Class A infectious disease at the appropriate time.

The top leader readily agreed.

Before liberation, China classified more than a dozen infectious diseases as Class A infectious diseases.

After more than 20 years of effort, several of them have been eliminated.

Several infectious diseases, such as schistosomiasis, cholera, and plague, were no longer able to pose a threat to the lives of the Chinese people because of Wang Mengde.

With the help of other medical experts, the number of Class A infectious diseases in China is decreasing.

He wouldn't mind adding another one if necessary.

The leaders discussed for a while, and each of them expressed their thoughts and suggestions.

Next, the senior leader gestured for Wang Mengde to continue speaking.

"Distinguished leaders, regarding the characteristics and transmission properties of the HIV virus, I believe that once it is discovered, it should be promptly reported to relatives and friends."

In particular, couples must be clear about this and not hide it out of concern for privacy, as this could lead to the infection of those around them.

He remembers it clearly.

In my previous life, I didn't disclose the information to the public because I was concerned about the patients' privacy.

Especially the patient's spouse, who doesn't even have the right to know.
This ultimately led to the tragedy of infection.

Things that should have been avoided were hindered by an unreasonable system.

Wang Mengde has always believed that most people infected with AIDS are not innocent.

We cannot ignore this issue simply because of privacy concerns.

Otherwise, it would be extremely irresponsible to others.

"Comrade Wang Mengde, I completely agree with what you said."

Since you've been infected, you can't keep it from those around you just because it's taboo.

"That's right, I agree. No matter who it is, if they have been infected with the HIV virus, we should investigate how they were infected."

If it was caused by that specific reason, then the individual responsible will also be held accountable.

"We also need to report this to our unit. This kind of black sheep must be removed from the team."

The leaders fully agreed with Wang Mengde's suggestion.

In this day and age, there's not much talk about privacy protection.

Conversely, if someone gets infected due to their own carelessness, everyone will say, "They deserve it."
Don't even think about hiding it from your family and workplace.

Seeing the unanimous words of the leaders, Wang Mengde was secretly pleased.

He plans to push for legislation after a while, once there are some sporadic cases in the country.

We must ensure that people infected with HIV have nowhere to hide.

Unless it was an unintentional infection, it must be exposed so that more people can learn from it.

and.

Decades later, we still need to prevent those with ulterior motives from changing the regulations.

With his status and connections, suppressing those people will be a piece of cake.

After offering a few suggestions, Wang Mengde prepared to return to his unit.

A patient named Jones, who recently came to China to seek his treatment, is still waiting for him to return and treat him.

The other party's condition had indeed reached a critical stage.

However, he was still confident that he could alleviate the other person's pain and extend their life by more than ten years.

"Wait a minute, Comrade Wang Mengde, although the AIDS virus cannot be conquered in a short time, we hope that you can lead your team to find some treatment methods."

We don't expect a complete cure; if we can prolong the patient's life and reduce their suffering, that would be ideal.

The senior leader of the health and family planning department quickly gestured for Wang Mengde to sit down, and then said with a smile.

As a department head, he considers things from a longer-term perspective.

Since China was the first to discover the HIV virus, why wasn't it also the first to develop an effective treatment?

This is an opportunity to enhance China's image and reputation.

It might also help relevant departments in China gain support from some countries.

Now that we've joined the League of Nations, we naturally need more 'friends'.

(End of this chapter)