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China to give full financial support to SARS control: official
   CCTV.COM   2003-04-20 17:04:44   
    China would spare no money in its effort to bring severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) under control, a senior health official said in Beijing Sunday.

    Gao Qiang, executive vice-minister of health, said at a press conference though it is not possible at present to know how much money is needed for SARS prevention and control, the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance have reached a consensus that the Ministry of Finance will give full support to the Ministry of Health so long as its budget of expenditure is reasonable.

    Gao, who had served as vice-minister of finance for years, said fund will not be a problem affecting the nationwide efforts for SARS prevention and control.


Editor: Xiao Wei  Source:Xinhua


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