China Faces Obstetric Services Shutdown Amid Population Decline

As birth rates plummet, hospitals across China are closing their maternity units, signaling a demographic crisis.

China's declining birth rate leads to the closure of many hospital obstetrics departments.
Despite government efforts, young people's reluctance to have children persists, driven by high costs and societal pressures.
The country's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, exacerbating concerns over its aging society and economic future.
Hospitals are adapting by offering alternative services or shutting down, with the number of maternity hospitals decreasing.
Authorities are implementing incentives to encourage childbirth, but the high cost of raising children in China remains a significant barrier.