The upgrade of China's rural medical system is breeding corruption among heads of medical institutions in the country's remote areas.
The medical team of more than 50 doctors and nurses sent by Chinese government treated 874 patients over the past five days since they set up a tent hospital in Abuyog town, one of the typhoon-affected areas in central Philippines.
The first batch of emergency medical and rescue teams from China arrived in Manila on Wednesday night for a relief mission in central Philippines.
The first batch of emergency medical and rescue team from China arrived in Manila Wednesday night for a relief mission in central Philippines which was devastated by super typhoon "Haiyan," or "Yolanda," on Nov. 8.
Although China has regulations on disposal of medical waste, the danger of pollution from such waste remains very real, experts have warned.
Wang Jun, who is studying for a master's degree in clinical medicine, is confused about his future career and will soon have to make major decisions about his life.
A recent attack on doctors in east China has sparked public outrage and debate - with how to improve doctor-patient relationships and the medical system as a whole top of the agenda.
Chinese hospital ship "Peace Ark" arrived at the Sihanoukville Autonomous Port on Tuesday as part of its overseas voyage to further enhance China- Cambodia ties and to provide medical services to local residents.
Chinese hospital ship "Ark Peace" on Wednesday arrived at Thilawa Port in Yangon at the invitation of Myanmar Navy as part of an overseas voyage to provide medical services to local residents.
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that permits tests on students to see if they have consumed drugs or psychotropic substances, the Kremlin website said Saturday.