LEAGUE OF NATIONS.
C.C.100 C.H.1268(1).
Geneva, October 16th, 1937.
TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH CHINA.
Anti-epidemic plan drawn up by the Special Sub-
Committee of the Health Committee.
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The terms of reference of the Special Sub-
Committee, in conformity with the resolution of the Council
of October 5th, 1937, consisted in drawing up, with the least
possible delay, a plan to assist the Chinese Authorities to
organise a campaign against epidemics.
In fulfilment of this mandate the Sub-Committee was
inspired by the following guiding principles:
1.
The plan has been hased on the utilisation of a
credit of 2,000,000 Swiss francs and its execution should
not entail, directly or indirectly, expenditure in excess
of this sum. It has been found necessary therefore to pro-
vide a sufficient reserve to ensure the execution of the work
and its development, as circumstances may require. This
reserve has been approximately established at 350,000 Swiss
francs.
2.
The Chinese Authorities themselves would assume
responsibility for the work being carried out. The technical
plan to be elaborated has as its one object the reinforcement
of the technical collaboration already existing, and this in
view of the unexpected and exceptional circumstances of the
hour; in other words, to advise and support the competent
Chinese technical services.
3.
The plan has been based on previous experience,
and at the same time adapted particularly to present condi-
tions and local necessities. In this connection the Chinese
Government and the Health Section have given useful indications