Taiwan CDC Director-General Dr. Steve H.S. Kuo stations in southern Taiwan to assist coordination of dengue prevention and control efforts

Taiwan CDC establishes “Central Rapid Diagnostic Test Coordination Group” to mobilize resources in support local communities and governments

Dengue patients urged to follow doctor’s order to complete treatment and take plenty of fluids to avoid complications and risk of death

Taiwan CDC urges frequent hand washing to ward off enterovirus infection as schools reopen

Taiwan CDC confirms first imported cases of brucellosis in 4 years

Taiwan CDC urges schools to remove water-filled containers in and around campuses as new school year about to start

US CDC and Taiwan CDC co-host “International Training Course on Molecular Diagnosis for MERS-CoV” to strengthen regional capacity to respond to threats of infectious diseases

Public once again urged to remove vector breeding sites in and around residence as dengue activity likely to increase one week after Typhoon Soudelor swept across Taiwan

Taiwan CDC urges public to wash hands with soap and water frequently and pay attention to dietary hygiene as diarrhea common in summer

Thoroughly removing vector breeding sites remains most effective way to prevent dengue transmission