HAIKOU, March 2026 — Hainan has unveiled its Top 10 Health News Events of 2025, showcasing major progress in healthcare reform, public health, and medical innovation.

Key highlights include:

A pioneering “Health in All Policies” framework

Hainan became the first provincial-level region in China to establish a comprehensive system integrating health considerations into all public policies, aiming to improve life expectancy and reduce health risks by 2030.

Stronger grassroots healthcare

Efforts to expand access to quality medical services led to tangible results:

Over 40,000 patients returned to county-level hospitals in Baisha

1,340 village clinics equipped with AED devices

Improved emergency response capacity across rural areas

Breakthroughs in medical services

New dialysis centers reduced the need for long-distance travel

Advanced treatments, including stem cell transplants and rare disease therapies, expanded significantly

Recognition of medical professionals

A nurse from Hainan was named among China’s “Most Beautiful Doctors,” highlighting dedication in specialized fields such as leprosy care.

Public health achievements

Continued success in thalassemia prevention, with severe cases reduced to near zero

Increased childcare support through government subsidies

Stronger food safety standards supporting local industries