As inhabitants live scattered around the plateau, it is not easy for local people to see doctors. So Dr. Sonam's mobile clinic, also known as "clinic on horseback", has become very popular because he rides his horse to deliver medical services to patients homes every day over the past 13 years at Niandi town in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
Niandi Town is located 3,250 meters above sea level on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. About 300 families live in this 15-square-kilometer mountain area. It has become an everyday work for Dr. Sonam to gallop over hills to provide medical services to residents living on the other side of the mountain.
It takes at least 4 to 5 hours to ride from Sonam's home to the nearest village. He often cannot see anybody in hours, so he can only sing to the mountains to cheer himself up in his lonely trip.
"When I feel lonely, I would start singing. This song is about Tibetan New Year, and I sing it to express my best wishes for my patients to recover soon," said Sonam.
Dr. Sonam’s mobile clinic is well loved and respected and locals look forward to his frequent visits.
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