China's ICU Bed Recommendations

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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