Recommendations for China to increase the number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds as part of public health measures due to under-resourced health system and increased demand after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.
Key Points
China had only 4.37 ICU beds per 100,000 people in 2021
Recommendation for ICU beds to reach 15 per 100,000 people by end of 2025
Pros
Addressing under-resourced health system
Meeting increased demand for ICU beds post COVID-19 restrictions