China to promote internet-powered healthcare in impoverished areas
2018-10-31
Medical institutions in less-developed regions are encouraged to explore ways to include online diagnostic services in the government's basic medical insurance program, according to China's state medical insurance administration on Oct 31.
China boosts health insurance for impoverished patients
2018-10-28
China has released a three-year work plan to boost health insurance for impoverished residents in rural areas in a bid to assist the country’s ongoing poverty alleviation campaign.
Premier Li urges price reduction on cancer drugs
2018-10-26
The government will make efforts to reduce the cost of anti-cancer drugs, and ease the suffering of patients and their finance burdens, said Premier Li Keqiang on Oct 24.
NHC minister meets with Israeli deputy minister of health
2018-10-25
Ma Xiaowei, minister of the National Health Commission of China (NHC), met with Yakov Litzman, Israeli deputy minister of health, on Oct 24 at Jerusalem, capital of Israel, to exchange views on deepening health cooperation.
National leading group for health campaign reshuffled
2018-10-25
The State Council reshuffled members of the National Patriotic Health Campaign Committee, according to a circular released on Oct 24.
Draft law takes aim at fake drugs
2018-10-23
People who produce and sell medicines illegally in China could face heavier penalties under a draft amendment to intensify supervision to protect public health.
Draft of medical law highlights protection of medical staff
2018-10-23
The latest draft of a law on basic medical care and health promotion highlights protection of the safety and dignity of medical staff, forming a legal deterrent to violations against them.
Lancet: Chinese life expectancy to exceed 80 years by 2040
2018-10-22
Chinese people are projected to live for over 80 years on average by 2040 when its global ranking on life expectancy will surge, according to a study by medical journal The Lancet.
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