Theoretical and Practical Dimension of Xi Jinping's Important Discourse on People's Health

Xi Jinping's important discourse on people's health is an important element of Xi Jinping's socialist thought with Chinese characteristics in the new era. The theoretical basis, historical reference and the need of the times of Xi Jinping's important discourse on people's health are the Marxist thought on health, the positive and negative experiences of New China in safeguarding people's health for more than 70 years, as well as the practical need of safeguarding people's health rights and interests and promoting people's health welfare in the new era. Xi Jinping's important discourse on people's health is rich in ideological connotations, which is specifically shown in the followings. To let public build and share health together, the Communist Party of China (CPC) should always adhere to the core value orientation of "people first and health first"; uphold the concept of health-oriented, all-round, full-cycle protection of people's health, promote health fairness and accessibility, enhance people's health rights and interests together with their well-being, and eliminate the limiting factors relevant to people's health. Xi Jinping's important discussion on people's health is in line with Marxist thought on health, and is a concrete application of the concept of "massive health and public health" in the practice of safeguarding people's health rights and interests, as well as guaranteeing people's health and safety. In addition, it is a scientific guide for safeguarding people's life security and health in contemporary times with vital practical value and practical significance.