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Finding the right cure
2011-06-01 10:09
During the last 30 years, the health service system in China has made several significant strides and improved the overall health condition of urban and rural Chinese citizens. Though much of the focus in those days was on public health and preventive treatment, it also had some shortcomings. An inherent flaw of the post-1980s period was that healthcare became more of a fee-for-service available mainly to those who could afford it. There was also a constant churn of medical personnel from the rural to the urban areas, contrary to what was envisaged by policymakers.
Partners in healthcare
2011-06-01 10:09
China already has a robust healthcare system, so the World Health Organization (WHO) is targeting its work to build technical capacity and share international best practices in specific areas where there may be gaps.
Food for thought
2011-06-01 10:09
An old Chinese saying dating back to over 2,000 years says food is all-important to the people. But 20 centuries later, Chinese citizens are still grappling with several food safety concerns.

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Geng Jiasheng, 54, a national master technician in the manufacturing industry, is busy working on improvements for a new removable environmental protection toilet, a project he has been devoted to since last year.

Finding the right cure

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