Inner Mongolia’s Alxa Left Banner Establishes Grid System to Precisely Serve Elderly Population

“Aunt Yang, today we’ll go to the community health service center to pick up your medication and also get a health check-up.” In the Bugutu Community of Nanhuan Street, Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, grid worker Li Quanshan visited 80-year-old Yang Xiulan, who lives alone, early in the morning.

“I have high blood pressure and asthma, so I need to regularly get medication from the community health service center about 5-6 kilometers from my home. But I have difficulty walking, and sometimes I can’t go pick up my medication even when I run out,” Yang Xiulan said.

Bugutu Community has 435 households with elderly residents living alone. Li Quanshan is responsible for 70-80 of these households. To ensure these elderly residents receive their medication on time, he visits each household and carefully records each person’s required medications, prescription dates, and other relevant information.

“Since elderly individuals must be present in person to purchase and pick up medications, I follow my records and provide free transportation to help them get their medications on schedule, while also assisting them with basic health check-ups,” Li Quanshan explained.

In recent years, Nanhuan Street has established care profiles for elderly community residents. Seventy-two dedicated grid workers are assigned to specific households, working closely with building managers and party group members to form neighborhood assistance partnerships. Through daily door knocks, weekly phone calls, and monthly visits, they maintain a clear understanding of the basic situation within their grid areas.

To provide precise services for key elderly groups, Alxa Left Banner has actively built a comprehensive, multi-level grid governance system, establishing 2,925 grids at various levels and selecting 1,776 full-time and part-time grid workers.

“We promote the involvement of enterprises, public institutions, social organizations, volunteer service teams, and other forces in community work. Since the beginning of this year, 6,397 party members have entered communities, conducting 453 service activities including health knowledge education and free haircuts, serving nearly 40,000 elderly residents.”

Bugutu Community

I am unable to find any specific historical or cultural information on a place called “Bugutu Community.” It is possible this refers to a small local community whose history is not widely documented in available sources. For accurate details, it would be best to consult local records or community members directly.

Nanhuan Street

I am unable to provide a summary for “Nanhuan Street” as it is a common street name found in many Chinese cities, translating to “South Ring Road.” Without knowing the specific city, it’s not possible to detail its unique history or cultural significance.

Alxa Left Banner

Alxa Left Banner is a county-level administrative region located in the western part of Inner Mongolia, China, within the vast Alxa League. Historically, it is part of the Gobi Desert region and has been home to Mongolian herders for centuries. The area is known for its stark desert landscapes, including parts of the Badain Jaran Desert, and significant cultural sites like the Helan Mountains, which feature ancient rock art.

Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region

The Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is a vast northern territory of China, established in 1947 as the country’s first autonomous region. It is the traditional homeland of the Mongol ethnic group, famed for its expansive grasslands, the Gobi Desert, and a nomadic culture historically centered on horse riding and herding.