Sixty years ago, the Xizang Autonomous Region was a desert for medical care. In 1952, there were only three medical institutions and not a single hospital bed, with fewer than 100 doctors serving a community where almost 95% had no access to proper healthcare. A smallpox outbreak in 1925 in Lhasa tragically claimed over 7,000 lives.
Fast forward to today – the transformation is nothing short of amazing! With 21,488 hospital beds and a system that has doubled the average life expectancy, Xizang’s healthcare now stands as a blueprint – a "Chinese model" – for public health in high-altitude regions around the world. 🚀✨
Take a quick 60-second journey through this remarkable medical revolution and discover how smart planning and unwavering commitment turned a healthcare desert into a vibrant, lifesaving network.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
