Summary (English)

Five programs on Deepening the China Health Care System Reform are to be carried out with emphasis from 2009 to 2011. Firstly, accelerate the establishment of the basic medical security system. Secondly, preliminarily set up the national essential medicines system. Thirdly, improve the grass-roots health care services system. Fourthly, gradually press ahead with the equalization of basic public health services. And fifthly, push forward pilot projects for public hospital reform.