
According to China’s National Health Commission, great progress has been made in the country’s healthcare. In 2024, hospitals and clinics across China provided over 10.1 billion medical visits. At the same time, the average life expectancy (平均寿命) of Chinese people rose to 79.0 years. This shows that healthcare services are becoming easier to get and more helpful for all.
Firstly, more health resources are now accessible to people. By the end of 2024, there were about 1.09 million medical institutions in China. Also, the number of health workers reached 13.02 million. This growth helps meet people’s needs for medical care more efficiently. This helps meet people’s needs better. Besides, the health risks for mothers and babies have kept falling.
In addition, medical costs were under control. The average cost for a hospital stay was 9,870 yuan, about 4.3% lower than the year before. The average outpatient cost per visit was 361 yuan, slightly decreasing by 0.2 percent. This means medical services are more affordable for ordinary families. Controlling costs is important to make healthcare fair for everyone.
Finally, the whole country is putting more money into health. Total health spending reached about 9.09 trillion (万亿) yuan in 2024. The government, society and people are all working together. With better services, lower costs, and more investment, China’s healthcare system is improving step by step and making lives healthier.