Risk assessment of public health emergencies and communicable diseases concerned in the mainland of China, June 2016

Objective To assess the risk of public health emergencies and communicable diseases concerned in the mainland of China in June 2016. Methods An internet based expert counsel was conducted to analyze the surveillance data of public health emergencies and priority communicable diseases in China reported through different channels, and the experts in all the provincial centers for disease control and prevention attended this video conference. Results The risk of importation of mosquito borne diseases, such as yellow fever, Zika virus infection, dengue, and Chikungunya, still exists, and local transmission might occur in Guangdong, Yunnan, Hainan, Fujian, Guangxi, and Zhejiang provinces.The incidence of hand foot and mouth disease is in increase, and more severe cases and deaths might occur. The sporadic cases of human infection with avian influenza might stillbe reported in June. And more food poisoning might occur. Conclusion According to the analysis of recent and previous surveillance data of communicable diseases and public health emergencies, it is predicted that the incidence of public health emergencies or communicable diseases in June would be similar to that in May. It is predicted that the incidence of public health emergencies and communicable diseases in June would be similar to that in May. Close attention should be paid to mosquito borne diseases, human infection with avian influenza, hand food and mouth disease and food poisoning.