Healthcare

Column | Healthcare

November 13th, 2025

Johnny Erling: With family doctors instead of “barefoot doctors” into the realm of 80-year-olds

The general life expectancy of the Chinese is expected to rise to 80 years in the next five years. This was unthinkable when “barefoot doctors” were still treating farmers.

By Johnny Erling

News | Health

October 30th, 2025

Health: Climate crisis costs millions of lives

Human dependence on fossil fuels is causing heat, air pollution and the spread of infectious diseases. A new report shows the extent of the damage.

By Redaktion Table

Topic of the Day | Health

September 29th, 2025

Medical care: Why violence against doctors is on the rise

China's healthcare system has improved dramatically. But as treatment options increase, so do patients' expectations. The authorities are alarmed.

By Blanka Xia