China has demonstrated substantial progress in women’s healthcare during 2024, according to the latest statistical monitoring report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The comprehensive data reveals notable improvements across multiple health indicators, particularly in maternal care and preventive health services.
The maternal mortality rate has reached a record low of 14.3 per 100,000, representing a significant 5.3 percent reduction compared to 2023 figures. This achievement forms part of the ongoing implementation progress of the China National Program for Women’s Development (2021-2030), which establishes comprehensive targets for women’s welfare enhancement.
Preventive healthcare measures have similarly shown positive trends, with the premarital health checkup rate climbing to 77.1 percent—an increase of 0.5 percentage points year-on-year. This upward trajectory indicates growing public engagement with proactive health management practices.
A pivotal development in 2024 has been the introduction of a nationwide evaluation framework designed to optimize medical institutions’ capabilities in managing high-risk pregnancies. This initiative has facilitated the establishment of a tiered, efficiently coordinated emergency response system specifically tailored for pregnant women requiring critical care. The enhanced medical infrastructure ensures rapid intervention capabilities and comprehensive treatment protocols for obstetric emergencies, substantially strengthening safety measures for expectant mothers throughout the country.
The systematic improvements reflect China’s continued commitment to advancing women’s healthcare standards through policy implementation, infrastructure development, and preventive health initiatives aligned with national development goals.