Risk assessment of public health emergencies concerned in China, July 2024

Objective To assess the risk of public health emergencies that may occur or be imported from abroad in China (except Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions and Taiwan province, the same below) in July 2024.

Methods Based on various data and departmental notification information on domestic and foreign public health emergencies reports and surveillance of key infectious diseases, the expert consultation method was used and experts from provincial (autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government) centers for disease control and prevention were invited to participate in the assessment by video conference.

Results  Recently, the epidemic situation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China has rebounded from a low level and may continue to fluctuate at a low level. The risk of a local dengue fever epidemic is gradually increasing, and there is a risk of large-scale outbreaks. Anthrax cases may still occur. The risk of heat stroke resulting from high temperatures, as well as the increased susceptibility to waterborne, foodborne, and vector-borne infectious diseases in flood-affected areas.

Conclusion Attention should pay to COVID-19, dengue fever, anthrax, heatstroke, flood disaster.