Beijing, September 14 (Daily Kiran) : The Chinese State Council’s Information Office held a press conference on September 14, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Key departments, including the National Health Commission and the National Traditional Chinese Medicine Authority, shared insights into promoting significant progress in building a healthy China.
Kuo Yanhong, deputy head of the National Health Commission, highlighted that population issues have long been a complex, strategic concern for China. She noted that during the 15th Five-Year Plan, the country will experience profound changes in demographic trends. To address this, China plans to enhance its reproductive support policy system rapidly, strengthen health services for key groups, and promote high-quality population development.
In maternal and child health, the maternal-infant safety system will be continuously strengthened. The plan aims to reduce the maternal mortality rate to below 12 per 100,000 live births and the infant mortality rate to below 3.5 per 1,000 live births by 2030. This will involve ongoing improvements in maternal and child health services, promoting early diagnosis and treatment for breast and cervical cancers, and implementing free HPV vaccinations for eligible girls.
In the realm of reproductive support, the childcare subsidy system will be effectively implemented. Additionally, inclusive childcare services will be significantly expanded, providing families with higher-quality and more convenient options. The target is to increase the enrollment rate of children under three in childcare centers by six percentage points by 2030.
Furthermore, advancements in pediatric and health services will enhance child health. Services related to early childhood development will be improved, and awareness of scientific parenting and early development for infants will be promoted. A “Five Health” campaign focusing on vision, weight, mental health, bone health, and oral health for children and adolescents will also be launched.
Regarding elderly health, services will be further optimized to be age-friendly. Hospital wards and medical equipment will be adapted for seniors, while service processes will be simplified to make it easier for older adults to consult doctors and receive treatment.
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