Renowned Epidemiologist Dr. Qiu Yuewu Passes Away from Pancreatic Cancer, Leaving a Legacy of Public Health Expertise and Devotion

Dr. Qiu Yuewu, a renowned public health expert born in 1963, held a doctorate in epidemiology from UCLA. He was instrumental in leading efforts to combat disease outbreaks across China. His passing was particularly devastating given his important role and experience. As one netizen wrote on Weibo, "Dr. Qiu's expertise in preventing epidemics has saved countless lives and has been deeply recognized by the whole country."

Pancreatic cancer is known as one of the most difficult cancers to detect, often discovered at an advanced stage when treatment options are limited. It was this harsh reality that many netizens highlighted in their tributes to Dr. Qiu Yuewu and other public health experts who recently