“儿科服务年”让孩子看病不再难

Core Insights - The National Health Commission of China is launching a "Pediatric Service Year" from 2025 to 2027 to enhance pediatric service supply and capabilities in response to the shortage of pediatricians and hospital beds [1] Group 1: Pediatric Service Supply - As of June 2023, 1,877 tertiary and 2,936 secondary public general hospitals are providing pediatric services [1] - Over 80% of grassroots medical institutions are offering pediatric services, with 98% of county hospitals providing such services [1] Group 2: Enhancing Pediatric Service Capabilities - Three National Children's Medical Centers are assisting medical institutions in improving service capabilities, developing new technologies, and training high-level pediatric medical talent [2] - The Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center has established the first integrated maternal and child health care center in the country and has guided the construction of 12 similar centers in other regions [2] Group 3: Collaborative Medical Networks - A collaborative network for pediatric major diseases has been established, focusing on serious conditions such as critical illnesses, tumors, and rare diseases [3] - The Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center has a multidisciplinary team centered around a heart disease center, treating over 2,000 patients with congenital heart disease annually, with over 60% being newborns [3] - The "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Pediatric Medical Rescue and Transport Alliance" has been formed to facilitate cross-regional referrals and emergency transport for critically ill children [3]