Govt continues its well-being initiative

After prolonging people's lives, and slashing infant and maternal mortality rates, China is poised to become healthier as it builds a moderately prosperous society across the board.

The goal was crystallized as the Healthy China strategy in the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20). Enlisting the backing of the central leadership, the goal of Healthy China looks achievable.

Nothing is more telling of the country's progress in the health sector than the improvement in three main public health indicators.