In the DPRK new mothers stay in hospital free of charge and are sent off with gifts and provisions rather than an enormous life shattering bill.
Blessed Triplets
‘Be a First Aid Hero at School and In Your Community’
The DPRK Red Cross Society is working tirelessly to inform the entire society on a lot of life-saving first aid treatment.
Info Clip: After Restoring Their Sight
Eyes are very valuable to man, but what is even more precious is the warm embrace of the socialist system taking loving responsibility for the people’s health.
Video: A Lot of Medicines Produced
Report from the Korean Koryo Medicine Technology Company and the Mannyon Pharmaceutical Factory in the DPRK
Video: Tele-Medicine Service System Expanded
Report from the Ministry of Public Health, the Kim Man Yu Hospital, the Okryu Children’s Hospital, the North Hwanghae Provincial People’s Hospital, and Hoeryong City People’s Hospital No. 1
Info Clip: To Provide Better Medical Benefits
Relying on their people’s own strength and wisdom, the DPRK is rapidly enhancing the socialist public health system.
Let Us Prioritize Health and Rights of Women!
The DPRK government is paying special attention to ensuring women’s reproductive health and rights.
Wormwood Carries the History of the Korean Nation
Koreans have used locally available resources in their dietary life and health treatments since ancient times. One of them plentiful in Korea is wormwood.
For the Health of Villagers
Doctor Ri Jong Ik has markedly improved the healthy living of residents in Songnim-ri, a rural mountainous village in North Hwanghae Province.
Anti-Epidemic Work Intensified at All Sectors and Units
Vigilance and rules against COVID-19 strengthened across the DPRK as the global epidemic continues to worsen.
More and More People Eager to Quit Smoking
Smoking cessation is a rapidly growing trend among young people in the DPRK.
513th Triplets Leave Pyongyang Maternity Hospital
Ri Ok Son of Sosong District in Pyongyang gave birth to the 513th set of triplets born at the Pyongyang Maternity Hospital.
Rejoicing a Baby’s Cry
Choe Kyong Hwa, a midwife of Pyongyang Maternity Hospital, has been devoting herself to the health and joy of mothers now for 23 years.
Woman Deeply Attached to Labor-Consuming Job
Han Hui Ok of the Jangsu Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory has been working in her unit since 1983 and feels a sense of duty to promote the people’s health.
Traditional Medicine Curing Obesity
The Koryo Medicine General Hospital is effectively treating obesity by applying traditional medicine, so far with a 96% successes rate.
Emergency Anti-Epidemic Work Intensified
All fields of the DPRK continue to strengthen anti-epidemic measures as the worldwide crises reaches a new peak abroad.
For the Future of a Boy
In the DPRK, it is a feature of the socialist public health system that doctors devote all their warm sincerity to patients rather than pursue large profits.
Wall Pictures in the Okryu Children’s Hospital
Even the cartoon pictures adorning the walls of the Okryu Children’s Hospital are associated with the warm care of Marshal Kim Jong Un.
Emergency Anti-Epidemic Work Intensified in DPRK
Rejecting any slacking or complacency as a threat to the health and safety of the people, the DPRK is stepping up efforts against the worldwide pandemic.
Info Clip: Field Medical Services for Workers
A wonderful feature of the socialist public health system of the DPRK is the convenience of free medical services for working people.
State Benefits On The Increase
The Korean people have enjoyed lots of social benefits from the state since the true people’s government was established over 70 years ago.
Fine Homes for Aged Persons Built in DPRK
Many fine homes for the aged have been built in different parts of the DPRK at state expense.
Info Clip: Development of New Products Promoting Increased Production
A look inside the Ryonghung Pharmaceutical Factory in Pyongyang.
Video: Foundations Laid to Produce Koryo Medicines
Report from the Kangdong Koryo Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory and the Kangdong County Medicine Management Station
Video: South Phyongan Province Old People’s Home Opens
Home built in picturesque Ryong-ri, Phyongwon County in South Pyongan Province.
