To "Valley Fever", "Hepatitis B" and "Hepatitis C" Declare war!

Declare war on “Valley Fever”, “Hepatitis B” and “Hepatitis C”! On October 9th, the Malikba County Department of Public Health and the Arizona State Department of Health held a meeting in the state conference room...

The Makotoba County Public Health Department held a symposium with the Arizona State Department of Health in the state department conference room on October 9 to formally organize and mobilize doctors in the county to participate in the "Pledge to Challenge Valley Fever, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C" program. Dr. Xu Kailai, a Chinese chairman of the Majuba County Public Health Department, said: Declaring war on "Valley Fever", "Hepatitis B" and "Hepatitis C"! Sara Presler, CEO of MCMS, hosted this event. Dr. Richard Manch and Dr. John Galgiani, who have long been engaged in the investigation and research of these three diseases, introduced the characteristics of these diseases to the guests, as well as the current treatment status and high-risk groups.

(Left to right) Dr. Xu Kailai, Dr. Richard Manch, Dr. John Galgiani, MCMS CEO Sara Presler

The three diseases that pose the greatest threat to the health of Asian residents: Vally Fever, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are listed as the primary prevention and treatment targets. Vally Fever is a fungal disease unique to this region. 85% of the cases in the United States occur in this state, and 50% of them are concentrated in Makocoba County. This type of valley fever is usually complicated by pneumonia. If the rash is not treated in time, it can be fatal. The current cases show that the highest incidence rate is in Filipino and African-American communities. The incidence rates of hepatitis B and hepatitis C are highest among Asian residents, which may be closely related to diet and living environment. According to survey data from the Asian Community Health Promotion Association, slightly more than 5,000 people in the Asian community have been found to be carriers of hepatitis B. Currently, only hepatitis C has been successfully developed with a vaccine that can completely cure it. However, the focus of hepatitis B prevention and treatment is to promote prevention and improve the healthy living environment around them. It is the county health department's most important task at present to ensure that residents in Asian communities can receive adequate prevention and treatment information and regular medical examination services.

Dr. Xu Kailai spoke at the meeting

Dr. Xu Kailai said: This is to protect our own life and health and allow all Asian families to unite to win this "holy war."

Chinese physician Xu Kailai founded the Asian Community Promotion Association to actively promote Asian community health welfare programs and work. Over the years, more than 50% of the Asian residents living in Malikba County have received services from the organization and participated in health plans. The organization has invested more than 500,000 yuan in service funds every year. This year Dr. Xu Kailai was selected by the Maricopa County Medical Society Public Health Committee to serve as the Chairwoman of Maricopa County Medical Society Public Health Committee, and also serves as a director of the health association.