Equity main aim of healthcare reform

The government will continue to redress areas of public concern as it strives to ensure fair and equal access to high-quality healthcare for all, Minister of Health Chen Zhu said yesterday.

Dealing with people's criticisms and concerns is a top priority, he said.

Some of the most common complaints are about high treatment costs, difficulties accessing quality services, the unequal distribution of resources across the country, the unethical behavior of medical staff, and the prescription of unnecessary drugs or procedures, he said.