China Launches National Plan to Combat Dementia by 2030, Involving 15 Government Departments

Jan 6, 2025, 03:28 AM

China has launched a national action plan to address the growing prevalence of dementia, driven by its rapidly aging population. The plan, which involves 15 government departments including the National Health Commission, aims to establish a comprehensive system by 2030 to tackle dementia through prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and care. The initiative responds to the increasing number of dementia cases, which authorities describe as a widespread societal concern posing challenges to the well-being of the elderly and their families.