First law on TCM under deliberation
2015-12-21
The coming law aims to deal with emerging problems and challenges facing the overall development of traditional Chinese medicine in the country.
For Shanghai's high networth individuals, health beats wealth
2015-12-21
Among the ultra-rich in Shanghai, 75 percent take a medical test every year and 12 percent every six months, according to a survey.
Infectious diseases kill 1,639 in China in Nov.
2015-12-15
A total of 1,639 people died as a result of infectious diseases on the Chinese mainland in November 2015, according to official data revealed on Thursday.
Nations pledge to work more closely in fight against diseases
2015-12-14
China pledged more intensified cooperation with Bangladesh, India and Myanmar to cope with the spread of infectious diseases over their borders.
Chinese doctors get admiration for free treatment in Cambodia
2015-12-11
A group of doctors from east China's Jiangsu province has received deep admiration from Cambodian officials and common people for providing free treatment to patients here.
Medical insurance merger approved for urban, rural equality
2015-12-11
Senior Chinese officials have approved a document to merge China's two medical insurance schemes for urban and rural residents in a bid to guarantee equal access to basic healthcare.
Nobel Prize 'to spur TCM development'
2015-12-11
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine won by pharmacist Tu Youyou will help boost the development of traditional Chinese medicines, according to a senior health official.
Cabinet passes draft TCM law
2015-12-10
The State Council passed a draft of China's first law covering traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) at an executive meeting on Wednesday.
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