Prevention more important

Protecting against disease is more important than treatment when it comes to the revamp of the new health care scheme, says an article on the website www.nanfangdaily.com.cn. Following is an excerpt:

One key problem of the new health care scheme that has been ignored is how we can improve the general health of the people and boost social harmony.

Should we achieve it by protecting and enhancing health or by focusing on the treatment of diseases?