ObjectiveTo promote the nosocomial infection(NI) control  in China by using the experience of foreign countries for reference. MethodsThe international and domestic literature in the field of NI control and management was reviewed to clarify the achievement and problems of NI control in China. ResultsAt present, the laws and regulations for NI control are gradually getting perfected in China, nationwide infection control surveillance system was established and a large amount of data and experience were accumulated. The NI rate decreased from 9.36% in 1989 to around 6% at present; with the setup of professional society for NI control, the scientific research level has strikingly been improved. However, there are several problems: the position of NI control as a discipline is still obscure, the financial support is quite insufficient, and the research is weak.ConclusionThe discipline position of NI control should be clarified as early as possible, it is a branch of preventive medicine and important part of disease control and prevention. This reform for a reasonable position in preventive medicine will bring the stronger financial support, scientific exchange among different disciplines will significantly promote the NI control in China.