Govt brings 17 anti-cancer drugs under medical insurance coverage
2018-10-10
China's drug authority on Wednesday approved inclusion of 17 anti-cancer drugs in the government's basic medical insurance programs, as part of efforts to ease the financial burden on patients.
China releases diagnosis standard for adolescent internet addiction
2018-10-05
China has specified the definition and diagnosis standard for internet addiction in its latest adolescent health education guideline.
State Council urges improving national system for essential drugs
2018-09-20
The State Council issued a circular on Sept 19, urging improvements in the national system for essential drugs.
New list is the medicine for better, healthier treatment
2018-09-06
Another 187 medicines, including 22 specifically for children and 12 to fight cancer, will be added to the national list of essential medicines, bringing the number of items on the list to 685, double the figure for 2009, the year it was introduced.
China to intensify supervision of essential medicines
2018-09-06
China is to strengthen supervision of essential medicines — affordable drugs the public should have access to at all times — to ensure their safety and quality, according to a new central government guideline.
New scheme unveiled to protect children's eyesight
2018-08-31
China rolled out a new scheme on Aug 30 to curb the rise in nearsightedness - or myopia - among children and teenagers for the sake of their health and the nation's future.
Guideline backs rights of doctors
2018-08-20
China is working to secure sufficient rest and higher salaries for its medical workers, according to a new guideline issued by the country’s top health regulator.
Online register of medical services launched
2018-06-21
An online register of medical services in China has been launched to strengthen supervision and enhance public convenience, the country's top health authority announced at a news conference on June 20.
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