Health

China discovers 54 new plant species for TCM

2018-01-28

BEIJING -- Chinese researchers discovered 54 new medicinal plant species for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) last year, according to a report released by the State Administration of TCM.

China to improve community services for 5.81m people with severe mental illness

2018-01-28

BEIJING -- China will improve community health services for people living with severe mental illness, which number 5.81 million according to official records.

NHFPC deputy chief proposes further medical co-op between China, Japan

2018-01-13

The deputy head of China’s national health authority called for closer exchanges and cooperation in the health sector between China and Japan on Jan 11.

Greater use of tech urged in healthcare industry

2018-01-25

A senior medical scientist called on Jan 24 for improved integration of big data technology with the medical care sector in China to improve healthcare services at the grassroots level.

China to train 500,000 GPs in 12 years

2018-01-26

China will train about half a million general practitioners over the next 12 years to help improve healthcare and control rising medical expenditure, according to the country's top health authority.

Health program lowers smoking rate in pilot areas: commission

2018-01-25

BEIJING -- About 21.69 percent of people age 15 or above smoke in a second group of pilot counties and districts for health promotion in China, lower than the national average, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Jan 24.

New wave of bird flu likely to hit soon: expert warns

2018-01-24

A new wave of bird flu is likely to hit China over the next few months, a prominent scientist warned.

VR treatment proves effective in drug rehab

2018-01-24

HANGZHOU -- Virtual reality (VR) treatment designed to help drug addicts give up their habit has proven effective, local Chinese rehabilitation authorities said.

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