Chapter 297: The Hundred-Year Plan and the Division of Houses
“Free vaccination?”

After listening to Wang Mengde’s suggestion, the superior leader fell into deep thought.

If someone had proposed this a few years ago, he might have simply refused.

After all, the country's finances are in a very difficult situation and money is needed for all aspects. If free vaccinations are provided, the financial pressure will be very great.

But now it is different from previous years.

Since several types of medicines were exported overseas one after another, the annual foreign exchange earnings have been increasing steadily.

From tens of millions of dollars per year before to three or four hundred million dollars now.

This is a very large income, and it is foreign exchange, which can play a big role.

With these funds, China's urgently needed industrial equipment, medicines that it could not produce, and some scarce materials were continuously shipped back to the country.

In addition, the debt owed to the northern big brother has been turned into a 20-year term at their own initiative, and the drugs can be used to pay off the debt.

The country's financial pressure has been greatly reduced.

At this time, it is completely feasible to implement the plan of 'free vaccination'.

Thinking of this, the leader smiled and asked:

"Comrade Wang Mengde, since you have made this suggestion, please tell us in detail which vaccines should be selected for free vaccination."

"Leader, I think we can provide free vaccinations for the five vaccines: hepatitis B vaccine, BCG vaccine for preventing tuberculosis, polio vaccine, MMR vaccine, and Japanese encephalitis vaccine."

Wang Mengde said without hesitation.

He selected these five vaccines based on the planned immunization of later generations and the actual infectious disease situation of this era.

Among them, he led the development of the hepatitis B vaccine, measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, and Japanese encephalitis vaccine.

BCG is a vaccine for preventing tuberculosis in children that is copied from abroad in China.

Twenty or twenty years ago, tuberculosis was still a terminal illness. It was only in recent years that some effective drugs were developed abroad and treatment options became available.

However, once you get this disease, it is very difficult to treat. It is equivalent to a chronic terminal illness and the mortality rate is still very high.

"Well, Comrade Wang Mengde, we will seriously study your suggestion.

After all, if the free vaccination program is implemented, a large amount of special funds will be needed every year, and this area still needs to be studied by the higher authorities.”

The leader thought for a moment and then spoke.

After the difficult period, there was another baby boom in the country.

The year before last, in 1963, the number of newborns had reached its peak, just short of reaching million for the first time.

Last year, although there was a decline, it still exceeded 27 million people.

This number of births is much larger than that in later generations, and this is due to the small population base.

Once free vaccination is implemented, even if it only costs one dollar per year for each newborn baby and child under ten years old, it will be a huge number.

This does not include the massive amount of manpower and material resources required. If everything is counted, it will definitely be an astronomical figure.

Of course, the country will not implement this plan in its entirety in a short period of time, but will definitely do it step by step in batches.

After the meeting.

It's time to get off work.

Everyone else left, only Wang Mengde was kept by the leader.

In the cafeteria.

There were four side dishes on the table, which was rare, and one of them was fried beef.

The leader and Wang Mengde sat opposite each other.

"Hahaha, Comrade Wang Mengde, we also benefit from you. In the past year, there are a lot more oils and water in the cafeteria, and even beef and mutton can be eaten regularly."

The leader laughed.

For patients coming from abroad, each of them has some supplies shipped in from their respective countries by plane every now and then.

Because there were too many supplies, they could not finish them themselves, so most of these good things were given to Wang Mengde and Guang'anmen Hospital.

In addition to leaving some of the things for the staff of the institute and hospital to improve their meals and distribute as welfare, President Lu also gave a lot to his superiors.

"Leader, I am just offering you a helping hand."

Wang Mengde said modestly.

"You are just too modest."

The leader nodded at him with amusement, and then continued:

"I'll tell you the truth in private. The higher-ups have actually had an idea about free vaccination for a long time.

It has not been implemented before simply because of lack of financial funds. However, since you have put forward a suggestion this time, the higher-ups will definitely take it seriously.

In addition, the fiscal situation has improved significantly in the past two years, so some shelved plans should be picked up.”

"Boss, that's great.

Once this immunization program is implemented, although the benefits may not be seen in the short term, it is definitely worthwhile in the long run.

In the future, most infectious diseases in the country will be controlled or even eliminated.”

Wang Mengde said happily.

He didn't expect that the country already had a plan.

But it makes sense. Since liberation, the country has invested heavily in medical and health care.

Even in the most difficult times, we did not relax.

Otherwise, it would not be possible to control several infectious diseases within a few years.

For example, smallpox, which was once a very dreaded disease, was completely eradicated in our country two years ago after countless manpower and resources were spent on vaccination of the entire population.

“Well, that’s what the higher-ups are thinking too.

With the experience in preventing infectious diseases such as schistosomiasis and smallpox, the country has absolute confidence in defeating these diseases.

I believe that within a few decades, most infectious diseases that harm the people will be eradicated.”

After a pause, the leader picked up his chopsticks, picked up a piece of beef and ate it, then said:

"By the way, the rural cooperative medical system you proposed earlier has been very successful in the pilot phase, so the country is planning to implement it nationwide this year.

We will strive to establish rural cooperative medical care in most areas within five years so that people can afford medical treatment.

This is a good policy that affects hundreds of millions of people. The leaders above attach great importance to it and praise it as a 'century-long plan.'"

After about a year of pilot work, the advantages of rural cooperative medical care have been fully demonstrated and there are many benefits.

Of course, some shortcomings and deficiencies have also been exposed, but compared with the advantages, these are insignificant.

Even when it is implemented later, the shortcomings can be corrected.

Therefore, the country is finally ready to fully implement the rural cooperative medical policy.

"A hundred-year plan!"

Wang Mengde was stunned. He didn't expect that the higher-ups were so sure about this policy.

But it makes sense that the medical and health problems in this era are very serious, even more harmful than some wars.

Especially in rural areas, lack of medical care and inability to afford medical treatment are common problems.

If there is a good policy that can effectively solve this problem, it would not be an exaggeration to say that it is a “century-long plan”.

The home of Deputy Director Wang of Jiaodaokou Street.

The dinner table.

Deputy Director Wang put down his chopsticks, glanced at his daughter, and then asked casually:

"Zhengmei, how are you getting along with the young man from the He family?" A few months ago, Ran Xiaomei came to her and said that she wanted to introduce a young man to her daughter.

She agreed without saying anything at the time.

"Mom, I get along well with him. He Shengwu has a good temper, is not dull, is good at speaking, drives for the boss, and has a good job."

Wang Zhengmei took a bite of rice and continued, "There is just one problem. It seems that their family only has two rooms, and several people live together.

After I get married, I won’t have a place to live, so I’m really torn as to whether I should continue.”

The rental policy implemented a few years ago only temporarily solved the problem at that time.

With the rapid increase of urban population, the housing problem in the capital has become increasingly difficult.

In some families, it is common for three generations of a family to live in one room.

For many young people who want to get married, the first problem they face is housing.

Even many married couples have to live in their respective company dormitories because they don’t have their own houses, and they don’t even dare to have children.

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"Have you talked to him about this? Has he ever said anything like this to you?"

After hearing what his daughter said, Deputy Director Wang hurriedly asked.

"Mom, I haven't mentioned it to him yet, and I haven't heard him talk about it."

Wang Zhengmei said.

"Well, let's do this, next time you see him, mention this to him and see what he says.

In fact, Mom really hopes that you and him can become a couple. Of course, if you don’t want to, Mom won’t force you.”

Deputy Director Wang thought for a moment and then said.

"Mom, do you think so highly of him?

He just drives for the leader, and his family has no other background. His brother-in-law is a famous doctor. "

Wang Zhengmei asked curiously.

Some time ago, Deputy Director Wang also said something similar to her, but she didn't take it seriously at the time.

She didn't expect that he would say it again now, which made her very curious.

When she was with He Shengwu, she knew everything about his family situation.

“Yes, their family has no other background, but his brother-in-law is enough.

You may think that Wang Mengde is just a doctor with some fame. If you really think so, you are totally wrong.

Not to mention anything else, the fact that he belongs to the health care team and can often meet his superiors is something that not everyone can do.

In addition, his medical skills are extremely high. Over the years, he has treated at least 8,000 patients, if not 10,000. Among them, many are leaders and their family members.

With this kind of relationship, those leaders will do him favors. After all, no one wants to offend a doctor with superb medical skills.

If you can marry his brother-in-law, your future life will definitely be secure."

Deputy Director Wang explained in a low voice.

She is a person in official circles and is much more well-informed than others.

There are many more stories about Wang Mengde, but some of them cannot even be told to my daughter, so I can only keep them in my heart.

“It turns out his brother-in-law is so powerful.

Then when I go out with He Shengwu in a couple of days, I will ask him what his plans are."

Wang Zhengmei thought about it and then said.

Sunday.

It was a sunny day, and He Shengwu rode his bicycle to the entrance of the alley where Deputy Director Wang lived.

Today, he and Wang Zhengmei made an appointment to go to Wangfujing to watch a movie together.

While waiting, He Shengwu was in a very good mood. He was very satisfied with this object, who was good-looking, had a good personality, and was very hardworking.

Besides, his parents are leaders of the street and a certain unit, so he is really marrying above his station.

Not long after, Wang Zhengmei came over dressed beautifully.

"Comrade Wang Zhengmei, you look so beautiful today."

"loquacious."

"Haha, I'm not being sarcastic, I'm telling the truth.

By the way, I have a gift for you, I hope you like it."

As he spoke, He Shengwu handed her a box of chocolates.

"Wow, it's chocolate. Where did you get it?"

Wang Zhengmei asked with surprise.

At the same time, my heart was full of doubts.

Although she had never eaten it, she had heard of this high-end snack. It was very rare in China and could not be bought in ordinary stores. One had to take the overseas remittance coupons and wait until the Friendship Store to buy it.

“I brought this specially for you. It was given to my family by my brother-in-law.

He treated foreigners and they gave him many good things to thank him.

If you like it, I'll get you two boxes next time. Oh, and there are other snacks for you to try, too."

He Shengwu explained with a smile.

In fact, Zhou Xiaoyan asked him to bring this box of chocolates.

"Really? Thank you."

After hearing this, Wang Zhengmei didn't hesitate and took it with ease.

After watching the movie, the two of them strolled slowly on Wangfujing Street.

As they walked, Wang Zhengmei suddenly asked, "Comrade He Shengwu, have you ever thought about getting married?"

Perhaps fearing that he might not understand, she explained: "I mean, where will you live after you get married?"

He Shengwu was very smart and understood her concerns instantly.

This is because of concerns about housing issues.

But he was prepared, so he smiled and said, "Comrade Wang Zhengmei, you don't have to worry about this issue.

My unit is preparing to raise funds to build houses. Although I have only been there for a short time, since there are many houses being built this time, I will also have a share.

In about two years, you will be able to live in an apartment.

Of course, we can’t wait until two years later to get married. Before that, my brother-in-law’s house is in Yu’er Hutong, Nanluoguxiang. There is an empty room that can be rented to us for two years.”

Of the two rooms in Yuer Hutong, the Wang Yuanchao brothers lived in an ear room, and the empty big room was where Wang Hao would occasionally stay for a day to avoid people gossiping behind their backs.

"Go, who wants to live with you?"

Wang Zhengmei said with a smile in her eyes, then turned her head and skipped forward.

When He Shengwu saw her like this, he immediately knew that there should be no obstacles between them.

Thinking of this, he looked as if he had eaten bee poop and followed them, pushing his bike.

Starting this year, due to the economic recovery, various units have tried their best to raise funds to build houses in order to solve the housing problem for their employees.

The Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Guang'anmen Hospital started two years ago.

Now that the house has been built, Wang Mengde received the news and will go there to choose a house next week.

(End of this chapter)