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22:57, 08-Mar-2019
China to take more anti-cancer efforts
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China will take more efforts on the prevention and treatment of cancer, said Ma Xiaowei, head of China's National Health Commission on Friday at the "Ministers' Corridor" during this year's Two Sessions.
Cancer registration and report system that covers all medical institutions at the county level or above will be established, Ma introduced, citing a plan just approved by the State Council, China's cabinet.
The Commission will promote early screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer nationwide, according to Ma.
Ma Xiaowei, head of China's National Health Commission, receives an interview after the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
Ma Xiaowei, head of China's National Health Commission, receives an interview after the second plenary meeting of the second session of the 13th National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2019. /Xinhua Photo
Besides, the Commission will work to ensure patients' accessibility to all anti-cancer drugs that have been included in the national basic medical insurance program, he said.
Last year, China lowered the prices of 17 anti-cancer drugs and added these drugs to the national medical insurance program. "We must make sure that they are available in hospitals," Ma said.
He also said that authorities would take more measures to improve scientific research to solve bottleneck problems in cancer prevention and treatment.