March 20, 2020admin1640
A Sulfurous Relationship Between France and China
A leak? No one will truly know the truth, yet some documents are indeed interesting and show a Franco-Chinese alliance for a long time... In some time, will we not see the emergence of the Silver economy? Reality or Fiction, the future will tell.
We looked into the article from Le Monde. Our reflection will focus on the following statement: « All P4 laboratories have leaks, everyone knows that. » Indeed, scientists in P4 laboratories must be fully equipped. They must adhere to specific dress codes, namely specific suits. It should be noted that researchers find themselves amidst incinerators and chemical showers. The year 2019 was marked by an explosion within a Russian laboratory. Since then, Smallpox and Ebola have been the subject of study. Although there is no information on this subject, there can always be a risk. So in 2017, the risks related to a possible pandemic that could originate from the P4 laboratory were estimated at about 31%.
Suspicion but no proof
A review was created by former scientists who would have been behind the atomic bomb. This review proves the serious consequences of human activities. Thus, we talk about a « possible pandemic threat » emphasizing human errors. It should be noted that working in a laboratory, even as an experienced scientist, is very dangerous. In this regard, a 44-year-old researcher was infected with SARS following a hand disinfection related to a virus transfer module. Consequently, very strict measures were taken, such as placing 90 people in quarantine. The GAO (the American congressional audit agency) reported about twenty accidents due to the transfer of transmissible pathogens to security laboratories, namely anthrax, and 2 from Marburg and Ebola. Sometimes, there can be mistakes. The year 2014 was terrible. Two tubes containing an active strain of Ebola and another inactive one were mistakenly swapped. The active virus was sent to the P2 laboratory. Of course, the P2 laboratory was warned in due time about the scientific professional error. However, the origin of the coronavirus remains a mystery.Development Contribution Between France and China
France contributed to the initial construction of the high-security biological P4 laboratory based in Wuhan, China. The laboratory was designed by French experts. P4 is the first Chinese high-security laboratory. It has the capacity to experiment with microorganisms that could cause deadly diseases such as Ebola. The laboratory is open to all scientists who wish to conduct research on drugs and vaccines in the laboratory as well as on infectious diseases. P4 is at the heart of the central realization of the intergovernmental agreement dating back to 2004, concerning the Franco-Chinese cooperation. LLRedac will focus on the laboratory's fight and on all emerging infectious diseases. France works alongside China. We are talking about Franco-Chinese cooperation. It should be noted that recently in July 2019, the two countries joined forces and cooperated on health security.Table of Contents of LLRedac
The French P4 Laboratory in Lyon
There is a French P4 laboratory based in Lyon, created by the Mérieux Foundation in 1999, under the supervision of Inserm since 2005. It remains the only operational P4 laboratory in France known to date. It is a model of technology designed at the highest global level. This laboratory specializes in the research of class 4 pathogens. There are about forty structures recognized globally. Most of them are located in the United States. It should be noted that the French P4 laboratory in Lyon specializes in the most virulent infectious diseases. New scientific projects will emerge with the main theme being the Silver Economy. The French P4 laboratory Jean Mérieux-Inserm identified and recognized in March 2014, the strain of the Ebola virus, which, it should be noted, is responsible for the epidemic in West Africa. The regulations have been very strict and have been established with the Pasteur Institute, Biport, and RESAOLAB. All samples collected in West Africa have been grouped and urgently analyzed within the laboratory.Franco-Chinese International Alliance of 2005 on Infectious Diseases
A decree dated September 14, 2005, was signed in Beijing, China. It was published in the Official Journal of the French Republic on October 9, 2004, under the supervision of Prime Minister Mr. Dominique Villepin and Foreign Minister Mr. Philippe Douste-Blazy. France and China cooperate in the field of health and medical sciences. This cooperation fights against all emerging infectious diseases. New infectious diseases transmissible to humans are a real scourge for humanity. A cooperation program has been developed. The program aims to strengthen global health security and fits within the multilateral framework of the WHO (World Health Organization).It deepens and develops programs against all emerging and re-emerging diseases. Among the different emerging diseases, you will find SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by another coronavirus), plague, hemorrhagic fevers, and avian flu. France exchanges its experiences, particularly in public health and epidemiological surveillance. France recommends standards for conducting clinical and non-clinical trials. What you should know is that the Wuhan Virology Institute includes the publication of the complete virus genome. It identifies viral origins for the development of vaccines and medications. France cooperates with the Wuhan Virology Institute. The two countries provide each other with particular assistance. It should be noted that all results collected during campaigns conducted by these laboratories, namely epidemiological data, are automatically transmitted to the Franco-Chinese committee. Subsequently, they will be forwarded to the WHO through French experts.
Accreditation of the P4 Laboratory in China in Wuhan
France is pleased to have contributed to the construction of the first high-security biological P4 laboratory in China. The laboratory was commissioned in Wuhan in 2011 and was built by French experts. This marked the alliance between the two countries in 2004. (cf. intergovernmental agreement under the government of Mr. Cazeneuve). The technologies used by this laboratory represent a major asset and guarantee the safety of the population while developing a national capacity to manage biological risks.China has reacted effectively to the emergence of infectious diseases threatening all global populations. Many partnerships have been created announcing the joint programs associating the P4 laboratories of Lyon and Wuhan. This alliance is based on an agreement signed between several organizations, namely the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as the Mérieux Foundation and Inserm. Scientific cooperation is not limited to Beijing and Shanghai. It extends throughout China.
Inserm Mr. Yves Lévy: Speech Addressing the Silver Economy
It was Mr. Yves Levy, who was the president and the General Director of Inserm when a ceremony was inaugurated in 2018.The aim is to realize the actions that have been accomplished.
Mr. Levy speaks of innovation. The goal is to accelerate technological research and all programs.
Let us remind you that the high-security biological P4 laboratory in Wuhan has been inaugurated. France and China would consider new scientific projects particularly around the Silver Economy.
Lab P4 Wuhan France and China
France helped design the laboratories. Construction began in 2011 and lasted three years. The year 2004 was marked by a cooperation agreement with France on emerging infectious diseases. Subsequently, complementary agreements emerged. In 2015, the laboratory was put into operation for testing. The level 4 biosafety laboratory is capable of conducting all kinds of experiments with pathogenic microorganisms causing deadly diseases. Level 4 is the highest biosafety level. It has recently been used to carry out diagnostic work on pathogens transmissible causing deadly diseases, such as the Ebola virus.The Wuhan institute stated:« The laboratory provides a complete and world-leading biosafety system. This means that Chinese scientists can study the most dangerous pathogenic microorganisms in their own laboratory ». The Wuhan Institute serves as research and significantly develops the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The Wuhan P4 laboratory is open to all global scientists. They can conduct research on antiviral drugs and laboratory vaccines. We are talking about Sino-French cooperation specialized in the screening of emerging infectious diseases.
Silver Economy Focused on Pharmacy for Elderly People
The Silver Economy refers to all economic challenges related to people over 60 years old, also known as the silver generation. In our French society, seniors play a very important role. We are witnessing an increase in the number of elderly people in our society. According to Wikipedia, those over 60 represent a truly lucrative market as the National Center for the Silver Economy will soon be established. This means that elderly people represent a certain market.The Silver Economy is the economy of seniors. In our society, we see the aging population as an opportunity for economic development, particularly concerning pharmacies. The aging population is therefore a possibility for economic development in other services such as retail, particularly pharmacies. The primary economic axis for elderly people is through home care. The next paragraph will address home care in retirement homes and other forms of collective housing for seniors. Currently, there is talk of COVID-19. What is the link between COVID-19 and elderly people? Even if elderly people recover, with COVID-19, they will experience long-term consequences. Therefore, we will be able to target individuals in order to develop new medications. They will need to be treated. Thus, another business will be born and develop.
Madame Buzyn, Wife of Mr. Yves Lévy and Her Policy towards Elderly People
Madame Buzyn innovates in the medico-social sector. She wishes to establish the mission on jobs for the elderly effective July 3, 2020. She aims to reform elderly care and autonomy and desires to focus on social innovations. She is concentrating more on transformations in lifestyles and behaviors related to the perspective of aging.This will involve new adaptations designed for seniors. In recent years, many real estate developers have created senior residences for elderly people. The idea is to raise awareness among everyone during the transition to retirement. The Silver Economy will encourage, support, and finance restructuring. We also think of various digital device installations (computer, video conferencing system…) to strengthen social ties.
Senate Bill
How was it born?
The Senate Bill was created before the pandemic. It addresses a legislative proposal regarding health security.What is strange is that it was created just before the international pandemic.
By order of the police prefect, the health minister isolates highly contagious patients and they are compelled to stay in health facilities.
To support our article, we provide you with various sources and you are free to appreciate these documents for yourself.
- Decree No. 2005-1181 of September 14, 2005, publishing the agreement on cooperation between the Government of the French Republic and the Government of the People's Republic of China
- Silver economy
- Inserm Yves Levy
- France and China Le Parisien
- Lab Wuhan
- Lab P4 Lyon
- Speech by Madame Agnès Buzyn
- Article 6 Bill 2019
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