In 2024, China tape-recorded a maternal death rate of 14.3 per 100,000 live births, a baby death rate of 4 per 1,000, and a death rate of 5.6 per 1,000 for kids under the age of 5, according to health authorities.In current years, China has seen constant enhancements in maternal and child health.
The maternal mortality rate has actually decreased at an average yearly rate of around 4 percent, while both the infant mortality rate and the under-five mortality rate have actually seen average annual declines of roughly 5 percent.Notable development has likewise been made in the prevention and treatment of major diseases affecting females and children.
Over the past five years, mortality rates amongst babies and kids under five caused by birth defects have each stopped by more than 30 percent.In addition, the occurrence of serious and disabling birth defects, such as neural tube problems and Down syndrome, has declined by 21 percent.
The rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV has likewise fallen, presently standing at 1.3 percent.These advances are largely attributable to the ongoing improvements in Chinas maternal and child healthcare system.According to information from the National Health Commission, China now has 3,491 treatment centers for critically ill pregnant females, 3,221 centers for seriously ill babies, and 3,081 maternal and kid health institutions.
The number of obstetricians and gynecologists across the country has actually reached 373,000.
By the end of 2023, the variety of pediatricians had actually risen to 234,000.
The variety of hospital beds per 1,000 kids increased to 2.55, up by 0.62 compared to 2015.
More than 90 percent of primary-level healthcare institutions are now equipped to offer pediatric services.China has also extended its knowledge overseas.
Chinese medical teams dispatched for foreign aid have actually offered maternal and kid health care services in 44 nations and areas, consisting of Morocco and Ethiopia.
In 2024 alone, these groups assisted provide 63,800 infants.(Cover: A therapist massages a new-born babys foot, April 7, 2025./ VCG)