China has significantly improved women's health, with key maternal and child health indicators ranking among the top in upper-middle-income countries globally, according to the National Health Commission.
The country has met relevant targets of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda ahead of schedule, according to the Commission.
A nationwide maternal and child healthcare service network has been fully integrated into China's broader medical and public health system, which serves its population of over 1.4 billion. This network is anchored by specialized maternal and child health institutions, supported by grassroots medical centers, large hospitals, and research institutes.
Currently, a total of 3,081 maternal and child health institutions operate in China, staffed by 645,000 professionals and equipped with 298,000 beds, reflecting significant progress in the equalization of maternal and child health services.
The report comes amid the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women being held in Beijing from Oct 13-14. The meeting has gathered heads of state, parliamentary leaders and UN officials to the Chinese capital, carrying on the spirit of the legacy-bearing World Conference on Women held in the same city in 1995.
China reports major advances in women's health
China reports major advances in women's health
