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China launches hotlines, awareness campaigns to bolster mental health services
Feb 17, 2025
A total of 18 provincial-level regions in China, including Beijing, Shanghai and Zhejiang, have launched the 12356 mental health assistance hotline.
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China administers its first dose of HPV vaccine for men
Jan 13, 2025
China administered its first dose of a human papillomavirus vaccine for men in its central Hunan province on Thursday afternoon, according to the provincial center for disease control and prevention.
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12356 set as hotline for distress calls
Dec 31, 2024
A nationwide mental health support hotline will soon be available across China, aiming to address the growing prevalence of psychological issues, the National Health Commission announced on Dec 25.
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Mutual recognition of medical tests to be widened
Dec 4, 2024
Mutual recognition of medical test results will be widened across the country to further improve medical services and patient experience.
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Chinese mpox vaccine to undergo clinical trial
Sep 11, 2024
The country's top drug regulator has cleared a mpox vaccine developed by Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm for clinical trial on Monday, which could be the nation's first experimental dose to battle the deadly disease, according to the company.
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Health tips: Disease prevention after flood
Aug 12, 2024
Health tips: Disease prevention after flood
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Experts weigh in on blockbuster's weight loss strategy
Feb 27, 2024
Yet, concerns have emerged regarding the suitability of such drastic weight reduction methods for the broader population.
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FAQs on respiratory illness prevention in winter
Dec 6, 2023
During a news briefing held on Saturday, some medical experts answered frequently asked questions about respiratory illnesses during winter and better explained the importance of getting vaccinated and adhering to a healthy lifestyle.
