WHO’s Chan Outlines ‘Chinese Dream’ For Health Care Reforms
Executive Summary
Relying on general practitioners instead of hospitals and increasing compensation to physicians can solve many health care reform issues in China, says the world's top public health official, who also discusses vaccine scandal in China and Zika infection risks during Rio Olympics.
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