Jiangsu Province was once one of the provinces that are hyperendemic for schistosomiasis in China. Following the concerted efforts for nearly 70 years, the transmission of schistosomiasis was interrupted in the province in 2019, which is the first province to achieve the national criteria of interruption of schistosomiasis transmission among the 5 provinces locating in the marshland and lake regions. In addition to political, economic and scientific and technical factors that greatly contribute to the huge achievements from schistosomiasis control in Jiangsu Province, the spiritual implication of Jiangsu schistosomiasis control culture that is mainly characterized by dedication, rigorousness, truth-seeking and innovation play a vital role in the schistosomiasis control program of Jiangsu Province, which encourages generations of schistosomiasis control professionals working in Jiangsu Province to fight against the "God of plague".
［摘要］ 江苏省曾是我国血吸虫病重度流行省份之一。经过几代血防人近 70 年的努力, 2019 年在湖区 5 省率先达到血 吸虫病传播阻断标准。江苏省血吸虫病防治工作取得巨大成就, 除政治、经济、科学技术等因素外, 以“敬业奉献、严谨求 实、开拓创新”为主要精神内涵的文化建设亦发挥了重要作用, 激励着一代又一代的江苏血防人在誓送“瘟神”的道路上 砥砺前行。.
Keywords: Culture building; Jiangsu Province; Schistosomiasis; Spiritual connotation.