The General Office of the National Health Commission issued the Work Plan for Strengthening the Special Governance of Medical Research Integrity.

Notice from the General Office of the National Health Commission on the issuance of the special governance work plan for strengthening the integrity of medical research. We will adhere to the combination of punishment and prevention, increase the punishment for dishonest behavior, improve the management of key aspects of medical papers, strengthen the construction of integrity systems, continue to carry out special governance efforts, and make great efforts to reverse the unhealthy atmosphere of scientific research integrity in the field of health. We strive to control prominent issues of scientific research dishonesty such as academic fraud within 3 years. Based on this, journals publishing, academic evaluation, talent assessment, and other aspects will work together to promote the integrity awareness of researchers, effectively solidify the responsibility of integrity management of research institutions and journal publishers, strengthen comprehensive governance and supervision capabilities, and preliminarily establish a long-term mechanism of "dare not to be dishonest". The overall quality of medical papers in China will significantly improve, laying a solid foundation for the high-quality development of health science and technology innovation.