国内英语新闻:Chinese vice premier urges reform of health care system

Li, a Standing Committee member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, also urged governments at all levels to attach great importance to the work of medical and health care professionals.

"A performance-based incentive mechanism must be established to encourage medical personnel to improve their professional skills," said Li.

He said the government should inject more investment while drawing up more supportive policies to push the reform.

Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang (R Front) meets with delegates to the 24th National Congress of the Chinese Medical Association in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2010.

Established in Shanghai in February 1915, the Chinese Medical Association has more than 500,000 members nationwide.