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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