Notice on aluminum-containing food additives use adjustment by the National Health and Family Planning Commission and four other departments
2014-06-25
Since July 1, 2014, acid sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium silico aluminate and starch aluminum octenyl succinate are forbidden to be used in food additive production, management and use.
Notice on determining the second batch of national pilot cities for public hospital reform and other related work
2014-06-09
Every province will have a pilot city where the local government will pay great attention to medical reform and work towards certain achievements. The relevant departments will be well coordinated.
Notice on strengthening healthcare practice investigation and treatment
2014-06-09
Combating bad medical and health care practice plays an important role in protecting the legitimate rights and interests of the public, strengthening health care team building, and promoting the development of health care reform. Health and family planning departments, as well as medical institutions at all levels, should fight against bad practices and strengthen necessary skills in this regard.
Notice on prevention and control of major spring and summer infectious diseases
2014-06-09
Recently, hand, foot and mouth disease cases saw a significant increase. Cholera and dengue can easily run wild during the spring and summer, and there are still risks of malaria and Ebola hemorrhagic fever reaching the country from abroad. Prevention and control work faces grim prospects.
Notice on activities on China’s iodine deficiency disorder prevention and control day
2014-06-09
May 15 this year marks the 21st China’s Iodine Deficiency Disorder Prevention and Control Day. The theme for this year’ is “Keep Iodine Intake at a Healthy Level to Ensure Good Mental Development.” , which is dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of a diet with rational iodine intake and to get the whole society involved.
2014 National Meeting for Maternal and Child Healthcare kicks off
2014-05-13
The 2014 National Meeting for Maternal and Child Healthcare was held by the National Health and Family Planning Commission in Beijing on April 17.
Healthcare changes to aid new family planning policy
2014-04-17
The nation's top health authority has been taking steps to boost women and children healthcare resources as the government prepares for the relaxation of the family planning policy.
Govt to give public better access to low-price drugs
2014-04-16
A multidepartment effort has been introduced to give the public better access to commonly used medications at a relatively low price.
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