This Day, That Year

Editor's Note: This year marks the 40th anniversary of China's reform and opening-up policy.

China has taken various measures over the decades toward its goal of providing every citizen with access to healthcare services. The country has established the world's largest basic medical care security networks covering nearly 1.4 billion people.

In February 2006, the State Council, China's Cabinet, issued a guideline on building community healthcare service centers, aiming to facilitate access to medical professionals for patients and reduce their costs.