[Photo/VCG] BEIJING - China will promote pain relief methods during labor and delivery at over 900 pilot hospitals, with the list to be released soon, according to the National Health Commission (NHS) Monday. The NHS will make pain relief techniques accessible for more hospitals to prompt more people to drop the idea that painless labor is impossible, which has long been believed by many in China, according to Jiao Yahui, an official with the commission. Pain relief methods during labor and delivery are far less common in China than in developed countries, though they are considered important for lowering cesarean delivery rates and improving the mothers' quality of life after they give birth. The Chinese Medical Doctor Association will set up labor pain relief training centers for medical staff across the country and promote education on pain relief methods for the public. The NHS released a three-year work plan for the nationwide promotion of pain relief methods during labor and delivery in November 2018. color wristbandsnumbered wristbands for eventscustomized friendship bracelets onlinerubber message braceletssilicone bracelets custom
[Photo/VCG] BEIJING -- A total of 21 rare-disease drugs and four active pharmaceutical ingredients will be the first to enjoy China's VAT reduction policy, which will take effect on March 1. The new policy aims to lower the cost for patients with rare diseases and encourage the development of the pharmaceutical industry. According to the policy, the VAT rate for the import of rare-disease drugs will be reduced to 3 percent. The VAT for the production and sale, wholesale and retail of rare-disease drugs will also be reduced to 3 percent from March 1. Currently, China has more than 20 million people with rare diseases who have very few treatment options.
