# China's licensed doctors reach 5.29 million as health indicators hit record highs

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- China News Service, 2026-08-19 02:39 UTC
- Health
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-08-19/detail-ihfimvaz1909270.shtml

> China had 5.29 million licensed and assistant physicians by the end of 2025, exceeding the target of its 14th Five-Year Plan, the National Health Commission said. Medical consultations topped 10.6 billion in 2025, while key health indicators for residents reached their best levels on record.