In 1952, Xizang lacked access to medical care. There were only three medical institutions in the entire region and not a single hospital bed.

With fewer than 100 doctors, 95 percent of serfs had no access to healthcare. In 1925, a smallpox outbreak claimed more than 7,000 lives in Lhasa alone.

Today, the average life expectancy is double what it was 60 years ago, and Xizang has witnessed remarkable progress in healthcare, with significant improvements in the protection of the people's right to health. Want to know how China made this happen?

"Xizang in 60 Seconds" will help you understand the remarkable transformation of medical care in contemporary Xizang!