中国建成全球最大传统医药服务体系

Core Insights - The Chinese traditional medicine service system has significantly expanded and improved in quality over the past year, with a focus on enhancing high-quality service supply [1][2] - The 2026 National Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Bureau Directors' Conference highlighted various initiatives aimed at promoting TCM, including the establishment of specialized departments and pilot projects [1][2] Group 1: Expansion and Quality Improvement - 90 new specialized departments in areas such as mental health, pediatrics, and gynecology have been added to the national TCM advantage specialties [1] - The number of TCM medical institutions, hospitals, and total patient visits increased by 43.3%, 16.7%, and 58.9% respectively compared to the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [2] Group 2: Future Plans and Initiatives - In 2026, China will issue the "15th Five-Year Plan" for TCM revitalization and development, along with several specialized plans [2] - The country will implement a medical and health foundation project focusing on TCM, promoting the establishment of tightly-knit county-level medical communities led by county TCM hospitals [2] Group 3: Talent Development - The TCM talent pool is expanding, with 73 TCM training and assessment bases established and over 22,000 individuals passing the TCM training graduation exam [1] - 54 candidates for the Qihuang Scholar training program and 500 candidates for the national TCM clinical excellence training program have been selected [1]