In China, the State Council and local governments at all levels lead medical care and health promotional work. The National Health Commission is a department of the State Council responsible for the overall coordination of national medical care and health promotional work. Other relevant departments of the State Council take charge of the related work within their respective responsibilities. Laws and rules regulate almost the entirety of the healthcare sector, including areas such as medical institutions, medical personnel (including doctors and nurses), pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and medical insurance. The
