China's senior leaders gave a high praise of the front-line medical
staff for their efforts and bravery in combating Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has shown great concern for the death of
Liang Shikui, a front-line doctor with the People's Hospital of
north China's Shanxi Province.
Wen said, numerous medical workers have made selfless contributions
and displayed humanitarian spirits in the fight against SARS.
He
called on further determination and endeavors among medical staff
to achieve the final victory in beating the disease.
Chinese vice-president Zeng Qinghong also spoke highly of the lofty
professional ethics and great dedication shown by the health-care
staff working in the front line against SARS in Beijing's
Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital.
Zeng encouraged all health-care workers to keep up their confidence
and efforts in the battle with the disease.
(Xinhua News Agency April 29, 2003)