The leader didn't care about Lin Sanqi's blunt words and just laughed:
"So you're still concerned about this matter. I've looked into it. The agricultural department's advice is to proceed with caution, and I agree with that as well. Comrade Lin Sanqi, the food issue has been a fundamental concern throughout history, and we can't afford to have any accidents."
Now the food supply in the country is tight due to continuous natural disasters, but at least everyone still has something to eat. Although our country is in difficulties, it can still maintain stability, and what the country needs most is stability.
If there are problems with hybridization technology and it is promoted nationwide, resulting in a complete crop failure, then this will affect 600 million ordinary people and is related to the fundamental issue of whether our Chinese nation can survive.
So our advice is to be cautious, but don't rush. We are currently conducting local trials to observe the results. This observation period may take 10 or even 20 years. It will take time to prove whether hybridization technology is a good idea.
Lin Sanqi sighed. At this point, it was no longer something he could solve.
From the leadership's perspective, they have to look at the issue from the standpoint of national survival. They are afraid that hybrid technology is a conspiracy of Western countries. Conspiracies often give you a little sweetness first and then give you a thundering blow in the end.
But from the perspective of ordinary people, people are almost starving to death, so why should they care about health?
I just hope that the government in a few decades will be more cautious and not rush to promote genetically modified foods. Instead, they will observe and study them for a few more years before making any decisions.
While chatting, everyone continued walking towards Baihu Mountain. In the distance, the medical staff of the tuberculosis department were already cheering.
After shaking hands with everyone, the leader began to visit each house with curiosity...
In the information room, the leader was quite shocked when he looked at the two rooms full of files.
"These are the data of 5,000 patients?"
Lin Sanqi quickly introduced:
"Yes, we file the patients in the order they visited us. Of these 5,000 medical records, 4,650 were cured, 294 were not cured, and 56 died."
The big leader said in surprise:
"The cure rate is truly over 90%. I'm not a doctor, but Comrade Lin Sanqi, can you tell me if this rate means we've conquered tuberculosis, a global problem?"
Lin Sanqi was a little scratching his head:
"Leader, there's no unified calculation right now, but according to the unspoken rules of the international medical community, when the cure rate exceeds 80%, a specific effective drug is developed, and a complete set of diagnosis and treatment guidelines are established, then we can say that the disease has been conquered."
"Have we achieved that?"
Everyone in the room laughed when they heard this, and Lin Sanqi was also very happy:
"We've achieved our goal. We've already written the paper and the guidelines. The problem now is that we can't submit them. Even if we do, I suspect foreign medical journals will discriminate against or be hostile to us, New China, so it'll be hard for them to get published."
The leader nodded to Minister Li:
Minister Li has mentioned the difficulties you're facing, and I agree that the paper and results should be published directly in official media outlets like the Renzhi Daily and Xinhua News Agency. But the prerequisite is that you must ensure the reliability of the data, and we at *** must be realistic.
Minister Li interrupted at this time:
"Please rest assured, leaders. We have verified every one of these 5,000 medical records. We either verified them by phone or sent staff to meet with the patients in person to confirm the authenticity of each one. Our Ministry of Health can issue a military order on this."
"Okay, then publish it as soon as possible," the leader said with a wave of his hand.
"Since everyone in your health system has given their word, I, an outsider, absolutely support our own comrades. We will announce to the world as quickly as possible that China has become the first country to conquer tuberculosis. This is a tremendous contribution made by our Chinese nation to all of humanity!!!"
Everyone in the conference room was excited and applauded.
The leader then said:
"Also, I agree in principle with Minister Li's suggestion yesterday to establish an infectious disease hospital. Minister Li has already selected the location, and the comrades below are working so vigorously and decisively, so I can't be a drag.
I promise you, the approval of the infectious disease hospital will be handled on a special basis. However, to reduce opposition, Comrade Lin Sanqi, food supply is currently the biggest obstacle. If this problem is resolved, I guarantee that all procedures will be completed within two weeks."
Food coupons were everything in that era. If a person lived in the city without food, he would starve to death.
Of course, you can also trade with smugglers and black market dealers. The fine grains sold at grain stores for 20 cents per pound are 4 or 5 yuan on the black market. How many pounds can you buy with your monthly salary of more than 30 yuan?
From the perspective of a senior leader, when the whole country was reducing urban staff, they suddenly went against the trend and established a new hospital, and gave it several hundred staff.
A few hundred staff positions are actually a small matter, but once this loophole is opened, all systems and departments will surely clamor for increased staff positions and the creation of new departments. Will the nationwide clearance work still be able to proceed then?
This is a very serious and realistic problem facing everyone.
Everyone looked at Lin Sanqi nervously, especially Bi Xinglong, Cai Chunhua, Yang Guang, Fu Jinsheng, Zhou Keyang, Zhu Fengzhen and other doctors and nurses who came from the Digital Hospital of Union Hospital.
This is a matter of life and death for them, and it is not an exaggeration at all. After all, temporary workers have no safety at all.
Becoming a formal employee again means having a regular job and being secure.
Facing the expectant eyes of the crowd, Lin Sanqi agreed without hesitation:
"Leader, I won't talk about the long term, but for at least the next five years, this newly established infectious disease hospital will be governed by eight words: self-financing and independent operation. We will never cause any trouble to our superiors or the country."
Before 1965, Lin Sanqi dared to guarantee it, but after 1965, well, it was difficult to guarantee, and he didn't dare to make any guarantees.
The senior leader lacked a God's perspective and did not pay attention to the profound meaning of Lin Sanqi's five years. He muttered another sentence:
"Self-responsibility for profits and losses, independent management? Interesting. Comrade Lin Sanqi, could you explain to us the meaning of these eight words?"
Lin Sanqi was about to speak when Dean Shen, who was very alert, coughed lightly.
The big boss was also a smart guy, he immediately understood and said with a smile:
"Let's just talk casually today. There's no right or wrong. Comrade Lin Sanqi, feel free to speak up. If your opinions are appropriate, we'll adopt them. If they're inappropriate, we'll just use them as a reference. Don't worry, I never pick on people."
Hehehe~~~
Everyone in the room chuckled, breaking the awkward atmosphere.
Lin Sanqi thought that the credibility of this leader was guaranteed, and he wasn't afraid of being held accountable in the future.
"Leaders, you're hesitant to make changes easily. You're hesitant to set up new units because you're afraid governments at all levels across the country will exploit loopholes, which would affect the city's population clearance efforts. Ultimately, this is all about food shortages.
But the situation in our hospital is rather special. First of all, ordinary people will always get sick, and they will always need doctors when they are sick. Without food, they will starve to death, and without doctors, they will still die of illness. Therefore, the role of our doctors is irreplaceable, and this is our right and righteousness!
Another special thing is that our hospital charges medical treatment to the people. Although we do not charge exorbitant or high fees like hospitals in Europe and the United States, our Chinese medicine hospital definitely has a surplus of more than 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital is the first Chinese Medicine hospital in the country, so it has no shortage of patients and is profitable. However, many hospitals, especially grassroots hospitals and clinics, are operating at a loss and require state subsidies for hospitals and doctors, which is a heavy burden on the government.
Minister Li couldn't help but interrupt at this time:
"Yes, the number of hospitals nationwide is far from meeting the needs of the people. There are many difficulties, such as a shortage of doctors and medicines, but the main problem is that grassroots hospitals are seriously in deficit and need to rely on government subsidies. This is a long-standing problem."
Lin Sanqi chuckled at this time:
"So my idea is that the newly established infectious disease hospital does not need any funding from higher authorities. We will pay for all the initial renovations and medical equipment we need out of our own pockets."
The senior leader laughed and said, "Wait a minute, the hospital hasn't even been established yet, how can you say you're paying out of pocket?"
"Leader, the hospital has no money in the early stage. We can borrow as much money as we need from the Chinese Medicine Hospital. Dean Shen, don't worry, I will definitely pay you back every penny and will not default on my debt."
Dean Shen smiled and said, "Brother unit, we will definitely help you."
The big boss nodded and said, "That's a solution. Please continue."
Lin Sanqi then led several leaders to the office. After everyone sat down, he continued:
"Now that we have the start-up capital, and after the infectious disease hospital opens, we will no longer ask for help from our superiors, regardless of whether we make a profit or a loss. We don't need food support or financial subsidies; we will be self-reliant."
But there is a caveat: if there are a lot of patients and the unit has money, then I, as the director, have the authority to provide more supplies and money. If there are fewer patients and we don't have money, we will find a way to solve the problem ourselves. (End of this chapter)
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