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China seeks new deal in health reforms
According to Ge's estimate, the building of a new health system that will make health services available and affordable to everyone will cost anywhere between 19 billion to 25 billion U.S. dollars, or around 1.5 percent of China's gross domestic product in 2005. This is an affordable plan for China.
China's medical reform calls for combined efforts
Despite growing public complaints about soaring, unaffordable medical costs, the government has never admitted publicly that the reform, which includes reduced State subsidies for hospitals, commercial operation of medical institutions and the establishment of a nationwide medical care system, is "unsuccessful."
China is fixing rural medical system
The co-operative medical system, part of the government's drive to offer medical services to rural communities, still faces several major problems.
Teflon in cancer risk spotlight again
Non-stick cookware material Teflon has once again landed in the spotlight after a US independent review board said they believe a chemical used in making it poses more of a cancer risk than previously indicated.
Teflon in cancer risk spotlight again
Non-stick cookware material Teflon has once again landed in the spotlight after a US independent review board said they believe a chemical used in making it poses more of a cancer risk than previously indicated.
Hepatitis vaccine turns out a killer
Three health workers have been detained after a Hepatitis A vaccination programme killed one pupil and made 120 others ill. The tragedy unfolded in Sixian County in East China's Anhui Province.
China's Vitamin C makers ready for legal battle
China's vitamin C manufacturers are preparing to contest an anti-trust lawsuit filed by two rivals in the United States. "The vitamin company has hired lawyers to deal with this case," said Wellcome Pharmaceutical Co on its website. The company received a summons from a US court last Wednesday.
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