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NDTV
14-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Chinese Man Hospitalised With Collapsed Lungs After Acupuncture Session
In a concerning incident from Henan province, China, a man identified as Mr Gao narrowly escaped death after undergoing acupuncture treatment from an unlicensed practitioner to address a benign tumour, according to the South China Morning Post. Diagnosed with a fibroma beneath his shoulder blade, Mr Gao sought alternative treatment through a referral from his wife, Mrs Zhang. The practitioner, lacking formal medical qualifications, misdiagnosed the tumour as an "air bump" and claimed it could be treated with acupuncture. The initial session took place on February 22 in the lounge of a cybercafe owned by a friend. Shortly after needles were inserted into his back, Mr Gao experienced severe breathing difficulties and lost control of his bodily functions. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with respiratory failure and pneumothorax-conditions indicating his lungs had been punctured. Medical professionals stated that any further delay could have been fatal. According to SCMP, Initially, the unqualified doctor said he would take responsibility but later disappeared and blocked Zhang online. Zhang sought help from Henan TV and went to the man's home. There, the man's father revealed that his son was a so-called barefoot doctor, meaning he did not have a medical licence. He said his son learnt massage and acupuncture from watching other people do it. Zhang's friend said he introduced the man to the couple because he had received multiple treatments from him, and he had successfully "cured" his problems, such as neck pains. As per Chinese law, a person who performs medical procedures without a licence and causes serious harm to a patient's health can face three to 10 years in jail. Social media was shocked by the ignorance of the couple and their friend.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chinese man lands in ICU with punctured lungs after fake doctor performs acupuncture
A man from central China narrowly escaped death after receiving acupuncture from an unlicensed practitioner in a cybercafe lounge, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. The victim, surnamed Gao, was originally diagnosed with a benign tumour — a fibroma — beneath his shoulder blade. His wife, Zhang, sought alternative treatment through a friend in Henan province, who introduced them to a so-called doctor with no medical credentials. This unqualified individual claimed that Gao did not have a tumour but an 'air bump' — a non-existent condition — which he could allegedly cure with a few acupuncture sessions. As per the outlet, on February 22, the first treatment was carried out in the lounge of a cybercafe owned by Zhang's friend. Shortly after the needles were inserted into Gao's back, he began experiencing severe breathing difficulties and lost control of his bodily functions. He was rushed to hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with respiratory failure and pneumothorax — a life-threatening condition often resulting from a punctured lung. Gao was immediately admitted to intensive care in critical condition. According to the hospital doctors, 'he would have been dead' if they had arrived at the ICU even a minute later, they told the couple's friend. Initially, the unlicensed acupuncturist claimed he would take responsibility for the incident, but soon disappeared and blocked Zhang on social media, according to the outlet. In her pursuit of justice, Zhang sought help from Henan TV and eventually located the man's residence. There, the man's father revealed that his son was a so-called 'barefoot doctor' — a term historically used in China for rural health workers with minimal training. He confessed that his son had no medical licence and had only learned acupuncture and massage by observing others. Zhang's friend admitted he had received treatments from the same man for minor ailments such as neck pain, and believed them to be effective. He also acknowledged he was aware the man had no registered place of practice but 'did not find it odd'. According to the outlet, Chinese law permits only licensed doctors to perform medical procedures at authorised institutions. A spokesperson for the local health commission confirmed that they had submitted documentation to the police and public prosecutor to pursue the case.
NDTV
11-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Illegal Acupuncture In Cybercafe Leaves Chinese Man In ICU With Punctured Lungs
A Chinese man, Gao, narrowly escaped death after undergoing acupuncture from an unqualified "doctor" for a benign tumour. Gao's wife, Zhang, found the "doctor" through a friend, who claimed the treatment could cure Gao's fibroma. The procedure was performed at a cybercafe lounge, where Gao's condition rapidly deteriorated after needle insertion, causing breathing difficulties and incontinence, the South China Morning Post reported. He was urgently hospitalised and diagnosed with respiratory failure and a pneumothorax, indicating punctured lungs. Though he was admitted to the ICU in critical condition, he was fortunately saved. Doctors informed his friend that a minute's delay to the ICU could have been fatal. The unqualified doctor initially promised to take responsibility, but later vanished and blocked Zhang online. Zhang turned to Henan TV for help and visited the doctor's home. The "doctor" turned out to be a self-taught individual without a medical license, known as a "barefoot doctor." His father revealed that he had learned massage and acupuncture by observing others. The friend who introduced him to the couple had received treatments from him for issues like neck pain and vouched for his effectiveness, despite knowing he wasn't registered to practice. Notably, Chinese law requires medical procedures to be performed by licensed doctors at registered institutions. A local health commission official stated that they had forwarded official documents to the police and procuratorate to apprehend the individual. Local lawyer Li Bo noted that the "doctor" would face charges for illegal medical practice. Unlicensed medical procedures causing significant harm to a patient's health can lead to three to ten years in prison. Social media expressed shock at the ignorance of the couple and their friend. One user wrote, "He was really lucky to have survived. They only had themselves to blame for trusting barefoot doctors without a licence." Another commented, "I am shocked by their ignorance and nonchalance about receiving medical treatment at a cybercafe."
South China Morning Post
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Chinese student says family only bought TV recently after her acceptance to top university
A Chinese secondary school graduate has told how her family only bought a television after she was accepted by the country's top Peking University, sparking a heated online debate over parenting. Advertisement Tian Chang is a senior secondary school student at Zhengzhou Foreign Language School, in central China's Henan province. She was recently recommended for admission to Peking University's Burmese language programme, months ahead of this year's gaokao, or national entrance examination, in June. This means liberation from the stressful business of college entrance examination preparations earlier. In an interview with Henan TV, she said her family celebrated by buying their first ever television. Tian Chang says she has no problem with her parents' strict approach to education. Photo: Baidu Tian said her parents did not let her play with phones when she was little, even though she owned her own smartphone.
