China's economy has developed significantly in the past few decades, lifting millions of people out of poverty and improving their health. Despite this progress, however, many health issues remain unresolved.
While the wealthier portion of the Chinese population has benefited from advanced health technologies, many among the poor do not have adequate access to even the most essential services.
It is estimated that approximately 80 percent of health and medical services are concentrated in cities, which means that timely medical care is not available to more than 100 million people in rural areas.