The purpose of the BCICH is to support BRICS countries to improve their level of healthcare and enhance the health and well-being of their citizens. The main functions of the BCICH include: promoting the prevention and treatment of epidemics (especially emerging infectious diseases) and endemic diseases; improving scientific research and prevention and treatment in the management of public health, major and chronic diseases; promoting biological health and biosafety; promoting the development of precision medicine, smart medicine and health industries.