Improving mental health services
2015-07-08
The State Council recently issued a work plan concerning mental health jointly drawn up by several ministries including the National Health and Family Planning Commission.
Wang Guoqiang meets with vice-president of African Union Commission
2015-07-03
Cooperation in the health sector will be the key area of Sino-African cooperation in the future and the Chinese government is willing to support Africa in building a public health system and disease control center.
Cigarette posters still prevalent as ad ban looms
2015-06-30
Tobacco advertising is still visible in nearly half of all tobacco stores just two months before a new law takes effect that bans such advertising in public places.
Life expectancy rises to new high in capital
2015-06-30
The life expectancy of Beijing's permanent residents hit a record high last year - nearly 82 years - while the number of people 60 or older in the city increased by more than 200,000, a new report says.
Vice-minister of health calls for emergency medical aid system to include more people
2015-07-01
A top health official on Tuesday said health authorities at various levels in China should improve their emergency medical relief systems to cover all those in need.
Chronic disease on rise in China: health survey
2015-07-02
The number of people suffering from chronic disease in China rose during the 2002-2012 period, according to a nationwide health survey released by the country's health authorities on Tuesday.
Survey: Chinese becoming taller, heavier
2015-07-01
Chinese people are eating more, thanks to their deeper pockets, making them slightly taller but also a lot fatter, according to a National Health and Family Planning Commission report released on Tuesday.
China plays active role in combating infectious diseases
2015-06-25
China takes seriously the prevention and control of emerging infectious diseases and has played an active role in global emergency response to such health threats, visiting Vice-Premier Liu Yandong said in Washington on June 24.
Link: / World Health Organization / United Nations Population Fund / UNICEF in China
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