A national health promotion activity targeting the migrant population was launched on Oct 28 in Beijing.

Representatives join the opening ceremony of a national health promotion campaign for the migrant population on Oct 28 in Beijing.

Wang Pei'an, deputy minister of the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), addressed the opening ceremony, saying that the activity is a new measure for implementing equal health and family planning services for the migrant population.

Wang Pei'an, deputy head of the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC), addresses the opening ceremony.

Wang demanded health sectors across the country improve the service quality — including the health literacy and health level — based on intersectional collaboration and regional coordination.

Mass participation from all walks of life and involvement of the media can help foster a favorable social environment for these people, according to Wang.

Wang Pei'an (right), hands a flag to Wang Xiaoming, deputy secretary general of Beijing.

Themed "Paying attention to health of the migrant population, co-building and sharing for everyone," this activity started in Beijing with free consultation, free clinics, and health lectures.

The activity was co-sponsored by the National Health and Family Planning Commission and China Family Planning Association.

Some migrant people perform a traditional Chinese physical activity at the opening ceremony.