Nation revises occupational disease list

Updated catalog including 135 in 12 categories to take effect on Aug 1

Workers in the manufacturing industry who are experiencing pain or numbness in their wrists and emergency personnel suffering from PTSD will soon be eligible to apply for occupational disease certification and receive better compensation, according to an official document released on Monday.

China released its latest catalog on occupational diseases on Monday, marking the first revision in over a decade.

The new version, jointly issued by the National Health Commission and three other government departments, lists 135 diseases in 12 categories, compared to the current version, which includes 132 diseases in 10 categories. The updated catalog is set to take effect on Aug 1, 2025.