Biography

Dr. Dujian is Vice President of Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University, and Deputy Director of the Clinical Center for Tuberculosis, China CDC. He serves as Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Tuberculosis Society, Chinese Medical Association, and is an editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. With expertise in TB epidemiology, infection control, and intelligent surveillance, he has led multiple national research projects under China's 12th and 13th Five-Year Plans. He is also a recipient of Beijing's "High-Level Public Health Talent Program," recognizing his leadership in tuberculosis prevention and control.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Global, regional, and national burden of TB among children aged 0-14 years from 1990 to 2021: Results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Despite global declines in tuberculosis incidence and DALYs among children, significant regional disparities persist, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and regions with rising MDR-TB incidence. Targeted interventions are crucial for reducing the burden of tuberculosis and are indispensable for achieving global tuberculosis elimination targets.

Source: Conference 2024