Super Typhoon Bavi raises extreme weather concerns in China
As of Wednesday afternoon, Bavi was moving west-northwest at about 15 to 20 kilometers per hour, packing maximum sustained winds of up to 216 km/h, the National Meteorological…
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China targets illegal healthcare activities
The priorities were outlined in a circular recently issued by the National Health Commission and 13 other government departments in the last week, marking the launch of an annual…
All 128 injured in China coal mine blast now in stable condition: Official
Guo Junzhi, head of the health commission of Changzhi city, said at a news conference that the 124 patients with mild injuries had been transferred to tertiary hospitals for…
Flu activity drops in China, but authorities warn of potential virus risks amid holiday travel rush
The administration has urged local authorities to intensify efforts to manage outbreaks and prepare for public health emergencies.
Beijing launches pilot for online paediatric consultations to ease hospital crowding
The move signals a shift from current practices, which restrict internet-based consultations to follow-up visits after an initial in-person appointment.
China’s paediatric care cover expanded nationwide
Dialysis treatment is now available in all counties of more than 100,000 people.
China set to establish early pregnancy clinics across 10k hospitals
The initiative is among a series of key tasks the commission has set for 2026 to address the most urgent and common concerns in the healthcare sector.
Chinese lawmakers review draft law to expand childcare services
The draft underscores government leadership in developing childcare services while encouraging broader public participation. It places particular emphasis on expanding affordable,…
Vaccination encouraged amid rising flu cases in China
The country reported 1,541 outbreaks of flu-like illnesses for the week starting on Nov 24, up from 1,234 the previous week.
China’s new policy fuels rise in fertility treatments
Reimbursement ratios and coverage vary by region. For example, Beijing now covers 16 types of fertility treatments with a reimbursement rate of up to 70 percent.