China’s Health Care Reform Highlights In 2008
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
China's central government will allocate 83.2 billion yuan to support the reform and development of health care, according to a working report at the recent National People's Congress session. The Ministry of Health has identified four key areas in 2008 for implementing the reform: 1) accelerating the health insurance push to cover urban and rural population; 2) setting up a proper public health service system; 3) building a structure for medical treatment and health services; and 4) establishing a national system that ensures basic drug supply and safety. China will also expand its immunity program to cover 15 diseases, with free treatment for major illnesses such as AIDS and tuberculosis. (Click here for more - Chinese Language)