China has 4.5 million tuberculosis patients, the second largest tuberculosis population in the world, Vice-Premier Wu Yi said at a national teleconference on TB control and prevention Friday.

China will keep its promise for the international community and work hard to curb the spread of the disease, she said.

The situation is stern for TB control and prevention in China as some localities have not fully implemented the policy of TB control, she said, urging all localities to take efficient measures to protect the health and safety of the people.

Source: Xinhua