Road map to winning battle against poverty in 3 years

(chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2018-11-22

A doctor checks residents' health files at a resettlement community at Zhangzhuang township of Fanxian county, Central China's Henan province, Nov 1, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

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All the impoverished will be covered by the basic medical insurances for urban and rural residents, critical illness insurance programs and medical assistance. More support will be given to patients who still have difficulties in paying their part of the medical fees.

Each township health center in poverty-stricken areas should have at least one general practitioner. These areas can recruit medical personnel directly from the talent market, and priority should be given to talents for whom the local medical sector is in urgent need.