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Cheers, hopes as Chinese pharmacologist wins landmark Nobel prize

2015-10-06

The landmark success of herbal expert Tu Youyou, the first Chinese woman national to win a Nobel prize in science, has ignited an intense sense of national pride and elevated hopes on the future of traditional Chinese medicine.

Top health authorities congratulate Tu

2015-10-06

The National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine jointly gave their congratulations to Tu Youyou on winning the Nobel Prize on October 5.

Wang Guoqiang congratulates Tu on her award

2015-10-06

Wang Guoqiang, vice-minister of China’s National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) congratulated Tu on her award on October 5.

TCM gaining recognition with Western institutes

2015-10-06

TCM has won more international recognition, but the ancient texts still need a modern interpretation to break into the mainstream Western market.

Premier congratulates Tu on winning Nobel Prize

2015-10-06

Premier Li Keqiang sent a letter on Oct 5 to congratulate herbal expert Tu Youyou on winning the 2015 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, the first Chinese woman national to win a Nobel Prize in science.

Tu first Chinese to win Nobel Prize in Medicine

2015-10-05

85-year-old Chinese pharmacologist Tu Youyou became China's first medicine Nobel laureate for her work in developing drugs against parasitic diseases.

Heart disease patients in China getting younger

2015-10-05

Heart disease is affecting more of the younger generation in China, while medical experts predict a surge in cases over the next decade, according to a paper published Tuesday.

US-China Health Summit continues to advance global health

2015-10-05

With the theme “Innovations in Health System Reform and Technology", the 5th US-China Health Summit was staged at Harvard University in Boston from Sept 28-29.

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