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The National Health Commission (NHC), National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and National Disease Control and Prevention Administration have issued a notification regarding the management measures for investigator-initiated trials (ITT) in medical and health institutions, effective from October 1. ITTs within these institutions are defined as activities with individuals or…

The National Health Commission, Ministry of Finance, National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and National Disease Control and Prevention Administration in China have jointly issued a notification to enhance basic public health services for the current year. The subsidy standard for per capita funding for basic public health services will…

China’s National Health Commission (NHC), in collaboration with the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance, and 10 other ministries, has unveiled the ‘Guiding Opinions on Promoting the Construction of Healthy Villages.’ The initiative sets an ambitious vision to substantially enhance the quality and accessibility of rural healthcare services…

BEIJING—The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has published the “China’s Healthcare Statistical Communique 2023,” highlighting significant strides in public health outcomes and healthcare resource allocation. In 2023, the life expectancy of Chinese residents reached a historic high of 78.6 years, while both the maternal mortality rate and infant mortality…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has published a report titled “Recent Work on Securing Supply and Stabilizing Prices of Shortage Drugs,” outlining measures to enhance the oversight, analysis, and forecasting of drug supply and demand dynamics. The National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) is tasked with ongoing surveillance of drug prices…

The National Health Commission (NHC), National Disease Control and Prevention Administration, and National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China have jointly issued the “Key Central Township Health Center Construction Reference Standards.” The policy aims to select 1 to 2 central township health centers that will be equipped to provide…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has released a notice detailing the results of the 2023 county hospital medical service capability evaluation, which included 2,062 hospitals and achieved a national coverage rate of 98.6%. The evaluation was conducted based on the basic and recommended standards for medical service capabilities…

China’s National Health Commission (NHC), in collaboration with two other bureaus, has unveiled the “All-Citizen Health Literacy Plan (2024-2027),” marking a strategic shift in the country’s health literacy focus from a “disease-focused” approach to a “health-focused” one. As part of the ongoing Healthy China 2035 initiative, the NHC acknowledges that…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has recently announced the reinforcement of national and provincial mechanisms aimed at securing the supply of drugs that are in short supply. This initiative is designed to strengthen and refine the monitoring, early warning, and graded response system for drugs that are scarce,…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has undergone a leadership change, with Lei Haichao succeeding Ma Xiaowei as the party secretary. Ma had previously held the position of both Director and Party Secretary of the NHC. Lei Haichao arrives with extensive experience, particularly recognized for his role in driving…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has announced that the State Council has approved the Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Management of Human Genetic Resources. Effective from May 1, 2024, the NHC will oversee the management of these resources, with changes to the existing filing…

The National Health Commission (NHC), National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and National Disease Control and Prevention Administration have jointly issued the “Measures for the Management of National Health Emergency Teams,” a directive aimed at bolstering and standardizing the management of national health emergency teams to enhance emergency response capabilities…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has issued a set of “Opinions on Strengthening Cross-departmental Law Enforcement in Medical Supervision,” addressing local health commissions, market supervision, healthcare security, traditional Chinese medicine, medical product administration, and other relevant bureaus. The document emphasizes the daily supervision of medical practice, handling of reports and…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has issued a notification announcing the establishment of the National Authority for Containment (NAC), a new body dedicated to poliovirus management. This initiative comes in response to the significant global progress made since the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its polio eradication campaign in 1988,…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has granted approval for the Class A large medical equipment configuration licenses for the year 2023. This includes the installation of heavy ion proton radiation therapy systems in 21 hospitals and high-end radiation therapy equipment in 17 hospitals. In March 2023, the NHC issued the…

Medical institutions have reportedly been circulated with a “Notice on Issuing Work Tips for Medical Personnel Paid for Academic Lectures,” which delineates “Six Should Do’s” and “Six Prohibited Behaviors” for professional engagement in academic activities. This guidance aims to standardize the conduct of medical staff participating in lectures, ensuring compliance…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has released the “2024 National Medical Quality and Safety Improvement Goals,” along with quality control work improvement goals for various medical specialties. These goals aim to enhance management standards related to medical quality and safety. The 10 goals outlined by the NHC include improving the…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has announced the selection of 100 counties (cities, districts), including Beijing’s Haidian district, as national demonstration areas for the integration of medical and elderly care services. Additionally, 99 institutions, including Yuecheng Senior Living, have been designated as national demonstration institutions for this integrated care model.…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has released the “Novel Anti-tumor Drug Clinical Application Guidelines (2023 Edition)”, marking a significant update to the 2022 version with the inclusion of recently approved drugs and refinements to drug indications and rational medication guidance. Since the establishment of the expert committee on rational drug…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China, in collaboration with four other bureaus, has released the “Implementation Plan for Saving Drug Resources and Curbing Drug Waste,” an initiative aimed at streamlining measures across drug production, clinical medication, distribution, public education, waste management, and organizational enforcement. Promoting Prudent Drug Packaging and…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China, in conjunction with nine other ministries, has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at bolstering the construction of compact county-level medical care communities. The initiative seeks to enhance the efficiency of medical resource allocation and utilization, synchronize the development and governance of medical insurance, healthcare,…

The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has released its third list of drugs recommended for generic development, comprising 39 varieties with 75 specifications and 13 dosage forms. These cover a broad range of therapies including anti-tumor drugs, immunomodulators, anti-infective drugs, nervous system drugs, radiation diagnostic agents, and cardiovascular system…

The National Health Commission (NHC), in collaboration with the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (NATCM) and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has issued a set of Measures for Hospital Inspection Management. These measures signal the impending commencement of a new round of extensive hospital inspections,…

The National Health Commission (NHC), National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA), National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and other bureaus have jointly released a third list of drugs recommended for generic development. This list comprises a total of 41 drugs, which are now open for public comment for a period of 5…

The National Health Commission, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education, and eight other bureaus have jointly issued the “Measures for the Review of Science and Technology Ethics (Trial)”, which came into effect on December 1, 2023. These measures are designed to ensure that scientific and technological activities are…

The National Health Commission (NHC) has released “China’s Healthcare Statistical Communique 2022,” providing a comprehensive overview of the country’s healthcare sector. The annual report reveals a growth in medical and health institutions, an increase in national health expenditure, and detailed insights into the distribution of healthcare costs. Expansion of Medical…

The National Health Commission has issued a notification to launch a special patient safety campaign spanning from 2023 to 2025. This initiative aims to enhance patient safety management systems in Class 2 and above hospitals, improve relevant institutional systems and working mechanisms, and timely eliminate various risks within the medical…

The National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), Ministry of Public Security, and National Health Commission have jointly released a notification regarding the adjustment of the narcotics and psychotropic substances catalog in China. The updated catalog, which will come into effect on October 1, 2023, sees the addition of three new varieties,…