Zhejiang sets 2030 targets for healthcare development
Zhejiang province aims to achieve a high standard of public health and healthcare services by 2030 under its newly released health development plan for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30).
October 27, 2026
China aims to cement its place at forefront of biomedical innovation with new 5-year plan
China on Sept 18 released a five-year plan for its pharmaceutical industry, outlining targets such as keeping biomedical research, development and application at the global forefront by 2030.
September 21, 2026
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Hangzhou opens hospital specializing in critical-care rehabilitation
Hangzhou Beikang Hospital has opened in Liangzhu Life Science Town, Zhejiang province, adding a modern medical facility focusing on critical-care rehabilitation.
September 15, 2026
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Zhejiang hospital starts Phase 1 mRNA cancer vaccine study
Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, has started a Phase 1 clinical study of a personalized tumor neoantigen mRNA vaccine for patients with six types of digestive system cancer who are at high risk of recurrence after surgery.
August 24, 2026
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Hangzhou airport brings traditional Chinese medicine to travelers
Hangzhou International Airport, China's seventh-busiest airport by passenger volume, launched a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinic on July 29.
July 30, 2026
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Zhejiang participants lose over 145 metric tons in weight campaign
More than 180,000 people in Zhejiang province lost a combined total of more than 145 metric tons in the first month of a weight-management campaign.
August 11, 2026
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China targets better health for all by 2030
China aims to effectively curb the rising incidence of major chronic diseases and raise the average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030.
July 22, 2026
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China targets average life expectancy of 80 by 2030 in new five-year health plan
China aims to raise its average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, from 79.25 years in 2025.
July 15, 2026

