Koryo medicine is helping the people maintain their health in combination with modern medicine.
Hospital Works to Promote Traditional Medicines
Right to Free Medical Care
Citizens of the DPRK are entitled to free medical care and this right is firmly ensured by the Socialist Constitution.
Scientists Conducive to Promotion of Children’s Health
Scientists of the Children’s Nutrition Administration Institute keep making researches to promote the health of children, the future of the country.
Info Clip: Tae Ryong Reborn
Just one story of the loving care of the socialist public health system keeping the children of Korea healthy and happy.
Spring Water Factory, Medical Oxygen Station Built in South Hwanghae Province
Technical foundations laid in South Hwanghae Province for more quality spring water and medical oxygen for the good health of the people.
Hospital Improves Service Quality
Medical conditions and environment have been remarkably improved at the Nampo City People’s Hospital.
Info Clip: Jongsong General Pharmaceutical Factory
Factory produces medicines for hospitals and markets across the country, making a major contribution to the people’s health.
Health Checkup App Wins Popularity
The health checkup program developed by the information technology institute of Kim Il Sung University is wining popularity among users.
Device Helps Treat Prostate Gland Diseases
New device developed by the Pyongyang Medical Appliances Technology Company.
A Doctor Who Developed New Anticancer Medicine
Doctor Ra Yong Ho is working hard to develop more anticancer medicines especially for those who cannot undergo surgical operations.
Producer of Modern Medical Appliances
The Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory began operation in October after its reconstruction to play a leading role in the medical appliance industry.
“Mother” of Babies
Doctor Pak Song Suk is affectionately thought of like a second mother to the many babies she devotes her deep care to.
Illness Management Program Helps Promote Children’s Health
New program helps put the health management of mothers and children on a higher scientific footing.
Fifty-odd Days of Devotion
No matter is more important to the state than the health and lives of the people, and DPRK medical workers selflessly devote themselves to all patients.
Production of Medicines on Increase
The Jongsong General Pharmaceutical Factory makes over 280 kinds of medicines and is endeavoring to increase their production.
Decades Spent on Discovery and Development of Traditional Medicine
Ryu Ho Chun has written numerous books on longevity and traditional Koryo therapies since her graduation from Pyongyang Medical University in 1987.
Devotion to Improve People’s Appearance
Plastic Surgeon Kim Un Yong tells his cured patients to work harder for their society where everyone receives quality care free of charge.
To Make Travellers Take an Active Part in the Anti-Epidemic Work
All people are gaining better understanding of the importance of the anti-epidemic work and are actively taking part in the mass movement.
Midwife Heroine in Hoeyang County
Obstetrician Choe Jong Sim has been devotedly working to assist pregnant women since she became her county’s first midwife in 1957.
Info Clip: Hand Washing Is Important in Preventing the Outbreak of Epidemics
October 15th was Global Handwashing Day, an especially important occasion during the COVID-19 crisis.
Video: Flood-hit People in Taechong-ri of Unpha County, North Hwanghae Province Move to New Houses
Another modern socialist village completed in North Hwanghae Province to rehouse flooding victims.
Video: Samjiyon People’s Hospital Opens
New modern hospital completed in township of Samjiyon county to serve as model for other local people’s hospitals.
Myohyangsan Medical Appliances Factory Remodeled
Factory puts all production on a modern automated IT basis to rapidly increase medical appliance production.
Bright Future for Children with Heart Malformations
The Okryu Children’s Hospital is making a significant contribution to the promotion of children’s health and lowering infant mortality.
Diabetes Treatment Makes Progress With Help of Traditional Medicine
The Nampho Koryo Medicine Hospital is doing a good job of treating type II diabetes with traditional medicine.
