Today (August 19) is the ninth Chinese Doctors’ Day. Medical institutions and medical workers across the country have held various commemorative activities.The reporter learned from the National Health Commission today that by the end of 2025, the number of practicing (assistant) physicians nationwide would reach 5.29 million, exceeding the goals set by the "14th Five-Year Plan" for health talent development plan.Indicators such as the proportion of doctors with postgraduate degrees, the proportion of undergraduates or above, and the proportion of senior technical positions among the physician team have all increased compared with 2012.In 2025, the total number of visits to my country's medical and health institutions will exceed 10.6 billion, and the main health indicators of my country's residents will enter the forefront of countries with middle-to-high income and a population of over 100 million, reaching the best level in history.

(CCTV reporters Wen Yongyi and Shi Yingchun)