Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine, Volume. 37, Issue 5, 446(2025)

Changes in coordination of departments for major epidemic prevention and control in China before and after the outbreak of COVID-19: an analysis on official documents

HE Zhonghui1,2,3, SHI Peiwu3,4, SHEN Qunhong3,5, CHEN Zheng3,6, PU Chuan3,7, XU Lingzhong3,8, HU Zhi3,9, MA Anning3,10, XU Tianqiang3,11, WANG Panshi3,12, WANG Hua3,13, ZHOU Qingyu1,2,3, LI Chengyue1,2,3, and HAO Mo1,2,3、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
  • 2Research Institute of Health Development Strategies, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
  • 3Collaborative Innovation Center of Social Risks Governance in Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
  • 4Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310012, China
  • 5School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100044, China
  • 6Public Health Management Branch of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, Shanghai 201800, China
  • 7College of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400016, China
  • 8School of Public Health, Shandong University, Ji'nan, Shandong 250012, China
  • 9Institute of Health Services Management, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui 230032, China
  • 10Institute of Hospital Management, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, Shandong 261042, China
  • 11Institute of Inspection and Supervision, Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Shanghai 200031, China
  • 12Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, Shanghai 200125, China
  • 13Jiangsu Preventive Medicine Association, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210009, China
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    [Objective]To analyze the changes in the degree of coordination of China's major epidemic prevention and control efforts before and after the outbreak of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), so as to explore the impact of epidemic prevention and control measures on coordination dynamics.[Methods]A total of 3 864 policy documents related to epidemic prevention and control from January 2000 to December 2020 across 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) in China were systematically collected. Contents specific to collaborative and cooperative efforts were extracted, and the extent of interdepartmental coordination were quantified to assess the effectiveness of epidemic prevention and control efforts. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was adopted to statistically analyze the differences between the indicators before and after the epidemic.[Results]The average overall coordination level for major epidemic prevention and control in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) increased from 43.06% to 97.62%, and the average coordination levels in the eastern, central, and western China soared from 42.29%, 37.50%, and 47.46%, to 98.81%, 96.20%, and 97.46%, respectively, with statistically significant differences (all P<0.05). In terms of department categorization, coordination levels in the professional departments and the key support departments peaked at 100.00%, while other support departments rose to 95.43%, with an increase of 77.15%, 181.85%, and 139.89%, respectively, exhibiting noteworthy statistically significant differences (all P<0.001).[Conclusion]The scope of coordination departments of China's major epidemic prevention and control exists a remarkable surge following the COVID-19 outbreak, notable heightened coordination is particularly observed among the key support departments. Future endeavors should prioritize the roles played by diverse departments in epidemic prevention and control, enhancing both the clarity of departmental responsibilities and the effectiveness of interdepartmental coordination.

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    HE Zhonghui, SHI Peiwu, SHEN Qunhong, CHEN Zheng, PU Chuan, XU Lingzhong, HU Zhi, MA Anning, XU Tianqiang, WANG Panshi, WANG Hua, ZHOU Qingyu, LI Chengyue, HAO Mo. Changes in coordination of departments for major epidemic prevention and control in China before and after the outbreak of COVID-19: an analysis on official documents[J]. Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2025, 37(5): 446

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    Received: Jun. 19, 2024

    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2025

    Published Online: Aug. 26, 2025

    The Author Email: HAO Mo (haomo03@fudan.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.19428/j.cnki.sjpm.2025.24481

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