China is stepping up efforts to prevent cervical and breast cancers, framing women's health as a key pillar of comprehensive development.
"Women hold up half the sky. What a powerful statement!" recalled President Xi Jinping in 2013 during a collective talk with the new leadership of the All-China Women's Federation.
During that talk, President Xi emphasized the crucial role of women in national development, stating that "without the emancipation and progress of women, there can be no emancipation and progress of humanity."
The recent white paper titled "Practice and Achievements in Advancing the Comprehensive Development of Women in the New Era" highlights that "Treating gender equality as a basic national policy is an innovative initiative of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics."
Within this policy framework, health emerges as the cornerstone of women's comprehensive development, signaling a drive to fortify prevention, early detection and supportive services for cervical and breast cancers.
As China refines its strategies, this focus on women's well-being reflects a global shift towards gender-focused health initiatives and promises tangible impact on millions of lives.
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Her health matters: China's drive to prevent cervical, breast cancers
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