China’s National Health Commission has announced the integration of three new health actions into the national health strategy: the Healthy Weight Management Action, Healthy Rural Construction Action, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Health Promotion Action. This move underscores China’s commitment to addressing key health challenges through comprehensive and preventive measures, building on the existing 15 special actions under the Health China Action framework.

Policy Breakdown and Market Implications

• Healthy Weight Management: Targets rising obesity rates, aiming to reduce chronic disease risks. By 2030, the initiative seeks to establish widespread support for weight management and significantly enhance public awareness and skills.
• Healthy Rural Construction: Focuses on improving rural health services and infrastructure. It aims to reduce health disparities between urban and rural areas and enhance rural residents’ access to quality healthcare.
• TCM Health Promotion: Seeks to boost public knowledge and trust in TCM. By 2030, it aims to increase the TCM health literacy level to 30% and ensure broader TCM service coverage in hospitals and community health centers.

Industry Impact
The healthcare industry, particularly sectors focused on weight management, rural healthcare infrastructure, and TCM education, is poised to benefit from these initiatives. Companies are encouraged to develop programs and products that align with these health priorities to capture emerging market opportunities.

Looking Ahead
Stakeholders should monitor local implementation plans and public health campaigns as these initiatives gain traction. The long-term goal is to achieve sustainable health improvements, reducing burdens on China’s healthcare system and enhancing overall public well-being.-China Health Reform Pulse

Policy Source: http://www.natcm.gov.cn/zxyjhyssmzyys/zhengcewenjian/2025-04-14/36124.html