China Achieves Near-Universal Healthcare Coverage by 2025
China’s basic medical insurance now covers 1.33 billion people, achieving near-universal healthcare access as the 14th Five-Year Plan concludes in 2025.
News & Insights Across Asia
China’s basic medical insurance now covers 1.33 billion people, achieving near-universal healthcare access as the 14th Five-Year Plan concludes in 2025.
Scientists discover viruses use hidden RNA messages as molecular ‘Trojan horses’ to hijack host cells, revealing new avenues for antimicrobial development.
New research links human-driven climate change to rising frequency and intensity of abrupt temperature shifts, threatening global public health.
China expands healthcare capacity and vaccination programs as seasonal flu peaks, prioritizing protection for children and elderly residents amid rising cases.
Asia faces an early and severe flu season with H3N2 dominant. Health authorities urge vaccinations and precautions as cases rise in schools across the region.
New WHO data reveals 1 in 5 women in the Western Pacific experience intimate partner violence, with Pacific island nations showing crisis-level rates up to 50%.
Cuba faces a severe surge in dengue and chikungunya cases in 2025, with nearly a third of the population affected. Authorities ramp up containment efforts.
China addresses rising heart attack cases among young adults on 2025 Heart Attack Treatment Day, emphasizing early symptom recognition and winter health precautions.
Macao SAR’s public fitness culture thrives ahead of 2025 National Games, driven by upgraded facilities and community-focused health initiatives.
On World COPD Day 2025, health experts highlight prevention strategies and early detection for this global respiratory health challenge affecting millions.
As diabetes cases surge across Asia, experts highlight early warning signs and prevention strategies to combat the growing health crisis. #WorldDiabetesDay
The 2025 Lancet Countdown report links climate change to rising health crises, urging COP30 to prioritize health in climate action.
Chinese health authorities confirm no new pathogens detected amid rising respiratory illnesses in 2025, urging flu vaccinations and enhanced prevention measures.
Peking University expert Liu Xiaoguan reveals how AI is transforming healthcare through precision medicine, patient empowerment, and data-driven public health strategies.
Global leaders convene at the 5th World Health Forum in Beijing to address climate change’s impact on health governance and collaborative solutions.
China’s average life expectancy reaches 79 years in 2024, alongside rising incomes and expanded pension coverage, reflecting progress in public health and economic stability.
U.S. CDC faces credibility crisis amid staffing cuts and political interference, raising global concerns about pandemic preparedness and health leadership.
The US government shutdown enters its third week, causing uncertainty for CDC staff and thousands of federal employees amid reversed dismissal plans.
The U.S. government shutdown disrupts health services and air traffic control, with federal layoffs sparking backlash as military pay is prioritized.
China’s UNESCO-backed initiative with Peking University promotes girls’ health education in Africa through the ‘Ai Xiaoya’ handbook, empowering communities and fostering gender awareness.