China launches war on Alzheimer’s that may affect 10 per cent of population by 2050
- Posted on April 27, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
China is mounting a significant public health response to address the growing Alzheimer's crisis, with projections indicating the disease could affect 1 in 10 citizens by mid-century. Leading biotech companies are collaborating on an ambitious pharmaceutical development program targeting four novel treatments for this rapidly expanding neurological disorder. This strategic initiative reflects growing concerns about demographic aging and the economic burden of neurodegenerative diseases on healthcare systems.
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China launches war on Alzheimer’s that may affect 10 per cent of population by 2050
Chinese biotech firms tackle urgent initiative to create four new pharmaceutical drugs to treat world’s fastest growing form of dementia.
