A path analysis on China’s participation in global health governance: a case study of China Aid of Schistosomiasis Control in Zanzibar

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Recently, China’s participation in global health governance has been paid increasing global attention. This paper analyzed the current status and needs of African schistosomiasis control, the participation of China and international organizations in African schistosomiasis control and the progress of China Aid of Schistosomiasis Control in Zanzibar, with China Aid of Schistosomiasis Control in Zanzibar as an example. It is suggested that China may improve the capability of participation in global public health governance and international reputation through strengthening intergovernmental and international collaborations, providing successful disease control experiences and products and improving capability and team building.

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[ 摘要] 近年来, 全球卫生治理进程中的中国参与越来越引起国际社会的关注和期待。本文以中国援助桑给巴尔血吸虫病防治项目为例, 分析了非洲血吸虫病防治现状及需求、中国及国际组织参与非洲血吸虫病治理现状及我国援助桑给巴尔血吸虫病防治项目进展情况, 揭示了中国可以通过强化与政府间和国际组织间合作、提供成熟防控经验和产品、强化能力培养与队伍建设等途径提升参与全球公共卫生治理的能力和国际声誉。