Rural China faces healthcare crisis due to doctor shortage, aging population, and funding issues.

China's rural areas face a severe healthcare crisis due to a lack of medical professionals and facilities, especially impacting the aging population. The shortage of doctors in rural regions has worsened over the past decade, while urban areas have seen an increase. The government is trying to attract more medical students to rural areas by waiving tuition fees, but challenges such as low pay and heavy workloads persist. This disparity is further complicated by high local government debt, which hampers investment in healthcare.

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