National Health and Family Planning Commission

Blood donations in China rise by over 6 percent

The report revealed that last year also saw continued drops in blood wastage and better blood quality due to to improved tests and quality control system.

Apr 17, 2017, 00:14 AM IST

2 million couples apply for second child in China last year

About two million Chinese couples had applied to have a second child last year before the government officially junked its over three and half decades old controversial one-child policy, official media said on Thursday.

Jul 21, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

First imported yellow fever case confirmed in China

A person suffering from yellow fever can experience symptoms like chills and fevr which the 32-year-old patient experienced.

Mar 13, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

China confirms first Zika virus case

Zika virus is carried by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and has been linked to a condition called microcephaly, in which babies are born with underdeveloped brains.

Feb 10, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

China to curb rapidly rising medical expenses

 China has issued guidelines for curbing rapidly rising medical expenditures in the country's public hospital system, the media reported on Saturday.

Nov 07, 2015, 13:31 PM IST

Two-child policy only after Parliament approval: China

The final plan for the two children policy will be ratified by the annual session of China's National People's Congress, (NPC).

Nov 02, 2015, 13:47 PM IST

China's rising cancer rate drives prevention plan

Health officials seeking to curb China's increasing cancer rate are implementing a three-year nationwide plan that expands cancer screening, registration and prevention while reducing smoking.

Sep 14, 2015, 19:02 PM IST