Interministry group will oversee vaccines

State Council approves procedures to improve industry regulation, safety

The State Council has approved the establishment of a new interministry joint conference to oversee vaccine management nationwide in the latest move to further ensure vaccine safety and protect the health of youth.

The conference, with 13 member departments, will be led by the State Administration for Market Regulation, the National Health Commission and the National Medical Products Administration, according to a notice released on Tuesday.