The Institute of Health Education was originally an independent institution with full financial allocation directly under the Health Bureau. In June, 2003, it merged with other units to form the Qiqihar Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which is now affiliated to the Qiqihar Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and is the central functional department.
China Health Education Center is a public institution directly under the National Health and Wellness Committee of People's Republic of China (PRC), which is responsible for the technical guidance of national health education and health news propaganda.