Let traditional Chinese medicine help healthy China

　　Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, my country's Traditional Chinese Medicine Law (draft) was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress for review, and the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences held a commemorative meeting to commemorate the 60th anniversary of its founding... In the past few days, there have been many happy events in the field of traditional Chinese medicine in my country, which have attracted much attention. The people expect that this national treasure can continue to be carried forward, bring more benefits to the people, and effectively promote the realization of a healthy China.

　　Traditional Chinese medicine is extensive and profound and has unique advantages. It is an important part of the splendid culture of the Chinese nation and has made important contributions to the development and prosperity of the nation. However, the current situation of traditional Chinese medicine is not optimistic. The characteristics and advantages of traditional Chinese medicine are diluted, the service field tends to shrink, the talent shortage is insufficient, and theoretical and technological innovation is insufficient. In particular, the construction of the rule of law is relatively lagging behind, and there is a lack of special laws that reflect the characteristics and laws of traditional Chinese medicine, which restricts the healthy and sustainable development of traditional Chinese medicine.

　　Contemporary China has the responsibility to inherit the culture of traditional Chinese medicine, take its essence and discard its dross, and fully tap the potential value of traditional medicine. In order to solve practical problems in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Law (Draft) insists on equal emphasis on support and regulation, strengthens policy support, and stipulates systems for physician and clinic access, traditional Chinese medicine management, and talent training that are in line with the characteristics and development needs of traditional Chinese medicine. Once the draft is passed by legislative vote, it will mark the birth of the first national law on traditional Chinese medicine, which will bring significant benefits to the inheritance and promotion of traditional Chinese medicine culture and the protection and promotion of the development of traditional Chinese medicine.

　　 When the General Secretary sent a letter to congratulate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, he emphasized that currently, the revitalization and development of traditional Chinese medicine is facing a great opportunity with the right time, location, and people. He hopes that the majority of traditional Chinese medicine workers will enhance their national confidence, bravely climb to the top of medicine, and deeply explore the essence of the treasure house of traditional Chinese medicine. Give full play to the unique advantages of traditional Chinese medicine, promote the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine, promote traditional Chinese medicine to the world, effectively inherit, develop and utilize traditional Chinese medicine, the precious wealth left to us by our ancestors, and write a new chapter in the great journey of building a healthy China and realizing the Chinese dream.

　　This is a rare development opportunity for traditional Chinese medicine. Taking advantage of this east wind, the majority of TCM workers should bravely shoulder their responsibilities, insist on paying equal attention to traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine, highlight the characteristics and advantages of TCM, play a greater role in deepening medical reform, cultivate more outstanding talents, enhance the influence of TCM in the world, innovate and develop in inheritance, serve the people in development, and make greater contributions to improving people's health and well-being.