Imagine trekking through snow-capped mountains to deliver life-changing care 💊—that’s exactly what the 5th Shanghai medical team is doing in Tibet’s remote villages! 🚑 This week, they’re wrapping up their mission at their final rural clinic, part of a program bringing free checkups and treatment to residents who often lack access to healthcare.
Think of it like a ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ mobile unit, but with yak-filled backdrops 🐂. The team has spent months traveling to scattered communities in the Tibet Autonomous Region, offering everything from basic exams to urgent care. 🌟 One villager told reporters: ‘They came to us—we didn’t have to walk days to a city hospital.’
This initiative highlights efforts to bridge urban-rural healthcare gaps in China. The Shanghai team also trains local medical staff, leaving behind ‘healthcare legacy’ tools like updated equipment and manuals. 📚 Their work wraps up as Tibet sees growing investments in public health infrastructure.
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cgtn.com