Vice-premier calls for food-safety credit system

2014-06-10

Vice-Premier Wang Yang urged food safety authorities to hasten the establishment of a credit system to better inform the public of both the good and bad producers.

67th World Health Assembly unveils in Geneva

2014-06-13

The 67th World Health Assembly kicks off on Monday to discuss the key global health issues, such as the post-2015 health development agenda and progress towards UN Millennium Development Goals.

China sets up organ procurement organization alliance

2014-06-13

China has set up an organ procurement organization alliance to help smooth the process of organ donations, distribution and transplants, a senior health official said.

Organ donor registry aims to save lives

2014-06-13

China has launched an online registry to encourage members of the public to supply life-saving organs for transplantation after their death.

New rule to target medical tool safety

2014-06-13

A new regulation governing the supervision and management of medical equipment has been unveiled to ensure safety and effectiveness and encourage innovation.

Online organ donations start

2014-06-13

An online organ donation registry will be launched by the Red Cross Society of China on April 2 to improve public access to organ donations for life-saving transplants and to raise awareness.

Intervention needed to stem rise in cancer

2014-06-13

A new report says the number of cases of the disease in China is increasing and - unless there is timely intervention - this will become a major public health challenge.