China News Health | Innovative Drug from Multinational Pharmaceutical Company Approved in China First, Benefiting GPP Patients Aged 12 and Above

On the 6th, reporters learned that the subcutaneous injection formulation of the innovative targeted biologic Spevigo® family (generic name: spesolimab) for a rare skin disease has been approved for marketing by China's National Medical Products Administration, becoming a global innovative drug from a multinational pharmaceutical company that was developed simultaneously across global multicenter sites and approved in China first, ahead of the United States, the European Union, and Japan.

Animal "Canteens" in Yunnan's Nanpeng River Reserve Prove Popular, with Green Peafowl and Phayre's Langurs Visiting Frequently

On March 6, reporters learned from the Management and Protection Bureau of the Zhenkang Nanpeng River Provincial Nature Reserve in Lincang City, Yunnan Province, that the animal "canteens" built by the bureau within the reserve are highly popular with wildlife, attracting frequent "dining" visits from nationally first-class protected wild animals such as the green peafowl and the Indochinese Phayre's langur, and that precious photographic footage has been captured.

Animal "Canteens" in Yunnan's Nanpeng River Reserve Prove Popular: Green Peafowl, Phayre's Langurs and Others Visit Frequently

On March 6, reporters learned from the Management and Protection Bureau of the Nanpeng River Provincial Nature Reserve in Zhenkang, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, that the animal "canteens" built by the bureau within the reserve are highly popular with wildlife, attracting frequent "dining" visits from nationally first-class protected wild animals such as green peafowl and Indochinese Phayre's langurs, with precious photographic records captured.

Shenyang Civil Affairs Implements Five Innovation Breakthrough Projects in 2024 to Continuously Improve Residents' Happiness Index

On March 6, the Shenyang Civil Affairs Bureau convened the 2024 Shenyang Civil Affairs Work Conference. The meeting noted that in 2023, Shenyang's civil affairs system, guided by Party building, shouldered heavy responsibilities and forged ahead, fully implementing five major innovation and improvement projects, and driving continuous new progress and new results in all areas of civil affairs work. It made positive contributions to promoting the city's economic and social development, and the people's sense of fulfillment, happiness, and security was further enhanced. In the 2023 comprehensive assessment of key civil affairs work across the province, it received a rating of "Excellent."

Shenyang Civil Affairs Implements Five Innovation Breakthrough Projects in 2024 to Continuously Improve Residents' Happiness Index

On March 6, the Shenyang Civil Affairs Bureau convened the 2024 Shenyang Civil Affairs Work Conference. The meeting noted that in 2023, Shenyang's civil affairs system, guided by Party building, shouldered heavy responsibilities and forged ahead, fully implementing five major innovation and improvement projects and driving continuous new progress and results in all areas of civil affairs work. It made positive contributions to promoting the city's economic and social development, further enhancing the people's sense of fulfillment, happiness, and security. In the 2023 comprehensive assessment of key civil affairs work across the province, it received a rating of "Excellent."

Providing Legal Safeguards for the Implementation of Electronic Drug Package Inserts

In 2023, the National Medical Products Administration issued the Work Plan for the Pilot Reform of Elderly-Friendly and Accessible Drug Package Inserts and related guidance documents, piloting the introduction of electronic drug package inserts and encouraging their provision in the form of barcodes or QR codes on drug packaging or paper inserts. However, Hao Haiping pointed out that China is still in the pilot stage of electronic drug package inserts, has yet to establish a sound regulatory system at the level of laws and regulations, lacks an authoritative and unified data platform, access method, and data standards, and still faces problems such as terminology in the inserts being too technical, which makes them difficult for patients to understand.

Providing Legal Safeguards for the Implementation of Electronic Drug Package Inserts

In 2023, the National Medical Products Administration issued the Work Plan for the Pilot Reform of Elderly-Friendly and Accessible Drug Package Inserts and related guidance documents, piloting the introduction of electronic drug package inserts and encouraging their provision in the form of barcodes or QR codes on drug packaging or paper inserts. However, Hao Haiping noted in his analysis that China is still in the pilot stage of electronic drug package inserts, has yet to establish a sound regulatory system at the level of laws and regulations, and lacks an authoritative and unified data platform, access method, and data standards. Problems also remain, such as the specialized terminology used in package inserts making them difficult for patients to understand.

Widespread Clear Weather to Hit Central and Eastern China Today; Temperatures Continue to Drop in Many Parts of South China

Today (March 7), as the cold air moves southward, precipitation in southern China will continue to shrink, and central and eastern China will see widespread clear weather. In terms of temperature, temperatures in the South China region will continue to fall, with maximum temperatures in many places dropping below 20°C, shifting the feel from warm to cool; the public should add clothing to stay warm.

Widespread Clear Weather to Hit Central and Eastern China Today; Temperatures Continue to Drop in Many Parts of South China

Today (March 7), as the cold air moves southward, precipitation in southern China will continue to shrink, and central and eastern China will see widespread clear weather. In terms of temperature, temperatures in the South China region will continue to fall, with maximum temperatures in many places dropping below 20°C. The feel will shift from warm to cool, and the public should add clothing to stay warm.

Breaking Ice and Clearing Snow in Changji City, Xinjiang to Ensure Smooth Spring Irrigation

Changji City, Xinjiang Breaks Ice and Clears Snow to Ensure Smooth Spring Irrigation

Shandong Diversifies Spring Vegetable Planting to Capture 'Fresh' Market and Boost Farmers' Income