Free Medical Coverage for Orphans with Critical Illnesses

    Free medical coverage for China’s orphans with critical illnesses will be jointly operated by the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the China Children and Teenagers’ Fund. China has over 570,000 orphans who are now insured for 12 illnesses, including malignant tumors and leukemia, organ and stem cell transplants, and acute kidney failure. The public may donate to the foundation online and through mobile text messages, as well as at banks and post offices. The foundation is also entering a partnership with Give2Asia to help make it easier for overseas donors. Donors in places like the U.S. and Hong Kong enjoy professional handling of their donations and preferential tax treatment.