Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Doctor Pushes Bicycle Through Floodwater to Reach Patients
A doctor named Chu Zhenhao in China had to push his bicycle through very deep floodwater to get to the hospital.
This happened because there was a lot of rain, and the roads were flooded.
The doctor had promised to do important surgeries on two pregnant women.
Even though the government told people to stay home, doctors and other essential workers had to go to work.
The doctor said he had to put his patients' safety first.
He also said that many other medical workers and people from different jobs stayed at their posts to help.
A doctor in Shenyang, China, pushed his bicycle through waist-deep floodwater to reach the hospital.
The flooding was caused by heavy rainfall measuring 230mm, the heaviest since 1951.
The doctor, Chu Zhenhao, had to perform urgent surgeries on two pregnant women.
Despite government advice for residents to stay home, essential workers like doctors had to report to duty.
Chu emphasized the importance of prioritizing patients' safety and fulfilling professional duties.
- Who
- Chu Zhenhao, an obstetrician at Shengjing Hospital
- What
- A doctor pushed his bicycle through waist-deep floodwater to reach the hospital for urgent surgeries
- When
- July 13
- Where
- Shenyang, Liaoning province, China
- Why
- To perform urgent surgeries on two pregnant women despite severe flooding
Public Safety First
Professional Duty
Public Safety
Public Safety First
The local government urged residents to stay at home due to severe flooding, prioritizing public safety.
Professional Duty
Medical workers, including doctors, are required by law to stay at their posts during emergencies.
- Date
- July 13
- Location
- Shenyang, Liaoning province, China
- Rainfall
- 230mm
- Doctor's Name
- Chu Zhenhao
- Hospital
- Shengjing Hospital
- Patients
- Two pregnant women requiring urgent surgery