Translated by: Wu Xia

On March 10, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Wuhan City, Hubei Province to inspect the epidemic prevention and control, and met with 10 medical staff representatives at Huoshenshan Hospital, including 4 army medical aid staff, 3 other province medical aid staff, 3 local medical staff in Hubei Province. The three medical staff in Hubei Province are: Hu Ke, Director of the Second Department of Respiratory and Critical Care, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Cheng Zhenshun, Director of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University; and Zhang Jixian, alumni of Wuhan University, Director of Respiratory Department of Hubei Province Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital;

The General Secretary met with 10 frontline medical staff representatives at Huoshenshan Hospital. Picture from Xinhua News Agency.

Xi Jinping has always paid close attention to the epidemic prevention and control in Hubei and Wuhan. As soon as the plane landed, he took a bus to Huoshenshan Hospital where severe patients are treated, accompanied by Sun Chunlan, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, deputy prime minister of the State Council, and leader of the central steering group, Ying Yong, secretary of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee, Wang Zhonglin, standing member of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee, secretary of the municipal party committee.

At the Command Center of Huoshenshan Hospital, Xi Jinping heard briefings on the construction and operation of the hospital, the admission of patients, the protection of medical personnel, and scientific research. Then through the remote consultation platform, video chatted with the medical staff representatives working in the ward to inquire about work and security. Xi Jinping also connected to the infectious disease ward to communicate with the patients being treated, to understand their condition and treatment, and pleased to learn that they were receiving effective treatment and their condition was improving.

In the square outside the office building of the hospital, Xi Jinping met with representatives of local and military personnel in Hubei Province, and medical personnel who supported Hubei. Xi Jinping pointed out that at the critical moment when the people of Hubei and Wuhan were hit by the epidemic, the vast number of medical workers were tenacious and selflessly dedicated, showing the lofty spirit of the medical practitioners and the good image of the medical workers in the new era. This has touched China, and the world. At present, the spread of the epidemic has been curbed, and the prevention and control situation is gradually improving. This is the result of the concerted efforts and unity of the entire party, the entire society, and you are the biggest meritorious parties. The party and the people must give you credit. The Party Central Committee and all parties will, as always, vigorously support Hubei and Wuhan in their efforts to fight the epidemic, and will continue to provide medical material support as always. The Party Central Committee and the people of the whole country will always be with you and always be your strong backing! As the struggle for prevention and control of the epidemic enters a critical stage, you need to be aggressive, stick to the end, hold on, and never give up. The health of medical personnel is an important guarantee for defeating the epidemic. Many comrades have been fighting here for more than a month, very hard and tired, I hope you pay attention to rest, ensure nutrition, and take care of your body. Relevant parties should improve everyone's working and living conditions, implement various protective measures, strengthen rotation and rest, and make every effort to ensure the health and safety of front-line medical personnel.

A group photo of 10 medical staff representatives met with the General Secretary, including Hu Ke in the back left, Cheng Zhenshun in the first left, and Zhang Jixian in the right 3

Hu Ke said that in the speech, the General Secretary fully affirmed the outstanding contributions and efforts of medical staff in this epidemic. In future work, in accordance with the instructions and spirit of the General Secretary, this epidemic situation must be eliminated eventually.

Cheng Zhenshun said that there is still a lot of work waiting to be completed by medical staff in the future, and the work needs to be more precise. He firmly believes that all medical staff will be more inspiring and devoted to the end of the epidemic work with greater will and fighting spirit. The final victory of the Hubei and Wuhan will be achieved.

Screenshot of the newscast on March 11, 2020