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Former US CDC chief stresses need for global collaboration on health

Chen Hongyu

 , Updated 11:47, 13-May-2026

"Health is not a win-lose situation. Health is a win-win situation," said Tom Frieden, former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, a global initiative that aims to prevent epidemics and cardiovascular disease.

Frieden emphasized that global health depends on collaboration, not competition. When countries around the world become healthier, everyone benefits from stronger economies.

He also highlighted the role of non-governmental organizations in fostering people-to-people exchanges, reducing tensions and pooling complementary strengths.

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Executive producer: Zhang Jingwen

Producer: Yang Sha

Director: Chen Hongyu

Videographer: Yang Zhigang

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