For a long time, Lhoka has always paid high attention to the medicaland health work, and remarkable results have been achieved.

The service system is more sound. The multiple-use building of municipal Tibetan medicine hospital, the rehabilitation center of maternal and child health hospital, and the new construction projects of Tibetan medicine hospitals in 6 counties are carried out. The new construction project of municipal people's hospital and the standardized construction projects of county hospitals are accelerated. Township health centers and village health clinics are fully covered. At present, there are 1888 medical technicians in Shigatse City.

Medical assistance to Tibet is smoothly carried out. "Point-to-point" support mechanism is established, helping Lhoka set up 9 key medical specialties and train for 7,516 medical personnel.

Medical measures to benefit the people are stronger. A 10 million yuan fund is set up for major diseases. The living allowances for rural medical workers are enhanced.

The comprehensive prevention and treatment of echinococcosis as well as the free treatment of children with congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate and cataract achieve notable results.