Chinese Scientists Confront the SARS Challenge

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Chinese Scientists Confront the SARS Challenge

An official with China's Ministry of Science and Technology said Tuesday that the ministry has raised 10 million yuan (1.21 million US dollars ), in emergency funds for research in SARS.

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An official with China's Ministry of Science and Technology said Tuesday that the ministry has raised 10 million yuan (1.21 million US dollars ), in emergency funds for research in SARS.

The official said that, in view of the serious challenge presented by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Chinese scientists are working feverishly to identify the cause of the disease as well as to develop treatments.

In order to effectively control the epidemic, increase the national prevention capability and raise the effectiveness of clinical treatments and methods, the Science and Health Ministries have joined hands to step up research efforts.

Wang Xiaofang, a director in the Science Ministry, said the experts will focus efforts to identify the causative agent, work out fast diagnostic methods, and develop relevant treatments and drugs. They will also work on monitoring and early warning systems,he said.

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