China healthcare and pharma policy updates

Drug, medical-device, and healthcare documents issued by central authorities.

18 documents in this collection

2 issuing authorities represented

Latest recorded update 2026-10-16

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Latest policy documents

Published 2026-10-16
Guidance on Improving Elderly Care Pricing and Expanding Inclusive Services
The guidance establishes pricing approaches for different types of elderly care institutions and services, including when government-guided prices or market-based prices apply. It also provides for cost-based price setting, periodic review,
Added 2026-10-09
Reply to Proposal No. 00956 on Age-Friendly Products and Environments
Added 2026-10-09
Reply to Proposal No. 04301 (Social Management No. 340) of the 14th CPPCC National Committee
Added 2026-10-09
Response to Recommendation No. 3833 of the First Session of the 14th National People's Congress
Added 2026-10-09
Reply to Recommendation No. 1405 of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress
Published 2026-10-08
Notice Issuing the Plan to Expand and Upgrade Medical Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
The plan directs a nationwide expansion and improvement of medical rehabilitation and nursing care, emphasizing greater capacity, service quality, balanced access and continuity. It sets measures for service networks, workforce development,
Published 2026-10-08
State Council Approval of the National Disability Prevention Action Plan (2026–2030)
The State Council approves the National Disability Prevention Action Plan (2026–2030) and directs its implementation. The Plan sets out six action areas and aims to strengthen disability prevention policies and networks, control major risk
Published 2026-09-29
State Council Approval of the Implementation Plan for Expanding and Upgrading Medical Rehabilitation and Nursing
The State Council approved the Implementation Plan for Expanding and Upgrading Medical Rehabilitation and Nursing and called for its implementation. The plan aims to expand and improve service capacity, with a focus on primary-level service
Published 2026-09-20
Notice on Further Strengthening Rare Disease Prevention and Treatment
The notice directs authorities to strengthen rare disease prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment. It also calls for improved clinical service networks, medical quality control, professional training, and research and application of
Published 2026-09-18
Notice of Ten Ministries on Issuing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Pharmaceutical Industry Development
The notice issues the 15th Five-Year Plan for Pharmaceutical Industry Development. It asks the relevant authorities to implement the plan in light of local circumstances.
Published 2026-08-26
Guidance on Managing Payments under Long-Term Care Insurance
Provides guidance on managing payments under long-term care insurance. The supplied source contains no further provisions or implementation details.
Published 2026-08-19
Notice on Issuing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Universal Medical Security
The National Healthcare Security Administration issues the 15th Five-Year Plan for Universal Medical Security. The plan text is not included in the supplied source material, so its specific measures cannot be summarized.
Published 2026-07-29
Notice Issuing the Traditional Chinese Medicine Action Plan for the Health Foundation-Strengthening Project
The notice issues an action plan to strengthen grassroots traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services, facilities, staffing, technical capacity, and integration with primary healthcare. It sets goals for a comprehensive grassroots TCM servi
Published 2026-07-23
Notice of the State Council on Issuing the National Fitness Plan (2026–2030)
The plan sets out national priorities and measures to improve public fitness services and expand participation in physical exercise through 2030. It establishes goals for facilities, sports participation, guidance services, digital applicat
Published 2026-07-13
Notice on Issuing the National Health Plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan Period
The plan sets priorities for improving public health, disease prevention, medical services, health-system capacity, and health-sector governance. It also promotes health-sector innovation, digital transformation, traditional Chinese medicin
Published 2026-07-10
State Council Reply Approving the 15th Five-Year Plan for Traditional Chinese Medicine Revitalization and Development
Approves the 15th Five-Year Plan for Traditional Chinese Medicine Revitalization and Development and calls for its implementation. It directs government bodies to coordinate, support, monitor, and assess implementation.
Published 2026-07-08
State Council Approval of the 15th Five-Year Plan for Disease Prevention and Control
The State Council approves in principle the 15th Five-Year Plan for Disease Prevention and Control and calls for its implementation. It directs authorities to strengthen public health and disease-control capacity, prevent major infectious d
Published 2026-05-22
State Council Opinions on Providing Basic Public Services in Places of Residence
The opinion sets out measures to provide basic public services where people reside and to improve equal access for residents without local household registration. Measures cover education, housing, social insurance, healthcare, employment s