China's Top Departments: Infectious Diseases at Tangdu Hospital, Air Force Medical University
Established in 1949, Tangdu Hospital's Department of Infectious Diseases is one of only 5 National Key Disciplines in infectious disease nationwide — a PLA Center for Infectious Disease with international renown in hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome and leading expertise in hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and emerging infectious disease response.
If you're facing a complex infectious disease — whether a chronic liver condition, an emerging infectious disease, or an unexplained fever — Tangdu Hospital's Department of Infectious Diseases is one of China's most distinguished centers. Established in August 1949, it is one of only 5 National Key Disciplines in infectious disease nationwide (designated 2001), and has been at the forefront of China's response to every major infectious disease crisis — from SARS to Ebola to COVID-19.
The department holds a unique triple designation: National Key Discipline (2001), PLA Infectious Disease Diagnosis & Treatment Center (2000), and National "Double First-Class" Discipline (2017). It ranks #3 in Northwest China for infectious disease reputation.
Milestones
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 1949 | Department established |
| 1978 | Master's degree authorization |
| 1986 | PLA's first doctoral degree program in infectious disease |
| 1995 | 211 Project Key Discipline; Postdoctoral station |
| 1999 | Shaanxi Provincial Key Medical Discipline |
| 2000 | PLA Infectious Disease Center |
| 2001 | National Key Discipline (1 of 5 nationwide) |
| 2015 | Shaanxi Infectious Disease Clinical Research Center |
| 2017 | National "Double First-Class" Discipline |
| 2019 | National Infectious Disease Clinical Research Core Unit |
| 2020 | Shaanxi COVID-19 Severe Case Designated Center |
The department has received numerous national honors, including "National Advanced Collective in COVID-19 Response", "Advanced Collective in Ebola Hemorrhagic Fever Prevention", and the "Chinese Physician Award".
Core Strengths
1. Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome — Internationally Renowned
The department has achieved international recognition in the clinical diagnosis, treatment, and research of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS, formerly epidemic hemorrhagic fever), making it one of China's authoritative centers for this disease.
2. Chronic Liver Diseases — Nationally Leading
The department is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, liver cirrhosis, and liver failure, with comprehensive antiviral therapy and liver disease management protocols.
3. HIV/AIDS — Nationally Leading
Clinical diagnosis, treatment, and research of HIV/AIDS and related complications are at the national leading level, providing full-cycle management for patients.
4. Emerging Infectious Disease Response
The department has played a critical role in every major public health crisis — SARS, avian influenza, adenovirus outbreaks, the Ebola mission to Africa, and COVID-19.
5. Fever of Unknown Origin
The team has extensive experience in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of unexplained fevers and complex infectious diseases.
Expert Team
- Prof. LIAN Jianqi — Department Director; National Advanced Individual in COVID-19 Response; National Outstanding Communist Party Member
- Prof. KANG Wenzhen — Head of Infectious Disease ICU; National Advanced Individual in Anti-Epidemic Response
- Prof. JIA Zhansheng, Prof. KANG Wen, Prof. XIE Yumei, Prof. BAI Xianguang, Prof. HAO Chunqiu, Prof. WANG Linxu, Prof. LI Jinge, Prof. HE Wenge — Senior specialists
Clinical Scale
- Annual infectious disease admissions: 7,000+ patients
- Annual outpatient/emergency visits: ~90,000 patients
- Graduate students trained: 170+ (master's and doctoral)
- Research grants: 17 National Natural Science Foundation projects, 2 National Science & Technology Major Projects
Contact Information
- Address: 569 Xinsi Road, Baqiao District, Xi'an, Shaanxi (Tangdu Hospital)
- Phone: 029-84777777
- Website: https://tdwww.fmmu.edu.cn
This information is intended for reference by international patients from Central Asia and beyond seeking infectious disease care in China.
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