E. China Zhejiang province loosens birth controls ( 07-09-29 )

The family planning authorities in east China's Zhejiang Province have loosened their birth control policies to encourage couples to have their second child earlier in the hope of easing the pressures created by an aging society.

China Ready to Share Animal Disease Info: FAO ( 07-09-24 )

China is ready to share information and experience with the international community on animal disease surveillance and control regarding either bird flu or the blue ear pig disease.

Ministry of Health ( 06-08-01 )

The Ministry of Health of the People's Republic of China was established on November 21, 1949. It is a member of the State Council with a mandate in health. There are 16 components within the Ministry of Health: the Department of General Administration, the Department of Human Resources, the Department of Planning and Finance, the Department of Health Policy and Regulation, the Office of Health Emergency, the Department of Rural Health Management, the Department of Health Law Enforcement and ...

The major mandates of the Ministry of Health ( 06-08-01 )

I. To draft health laws, regulations and policies; to propose health development programs and strategic goals; to formulate technical protocols, health standards and to supervise their enforcement. II. To propose regional health programs, to conduct overall planning and to coordinate the nationwide allocation of health resources. III. To formulate working programs and policies on rural health, as well as maternal and child health care; to guide the implementation of primary health programs and ...