In the six decades since the establishment of the Xizang autonomous region, the increase in life expectancy from 35.5 years to 72.5 years stands out as a powerful testament to the progress the region has made.
The rights and living standards of women and children in the Xizang autonomous region have improved significantly over recent decades, regional authorities said at a news conference on Sept 5.
Nagchu city in the northern part of the Xizang autonomous region has made major gains in infrastructure, education, health and living standards over the past few decades, local officials said on Aug 19.
Nyingchi, a popular tourist destination in the Xizang autonomous region, has experienced rapid socioeconomic development in recent years, which in turn has steadily improved people's livelihoods, local officials said.
The walls of the pediatrics department at Nagqu People's Hospital are decorated with numerous banners of praise, three of which were presented to staff by the same family, each expressing heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses who saved their newborn daughter's life.
A 5-year-old boy in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, was swiftly flown to Chengdu of Sichuan province for emergency surgery after severing a finger, thanks to a rapid and compassionate rescue by Xizang Airport and airline workers on Monday.
During the May 1 holiday this year, 28 children from Chamdo city in the Xizang autonomous region received free corrective surgeries for limb deformities at the city's Kharub District People's Hospital.