Health outcomes can transform economy

Efficient ways to deliver quality care will spur innovation in China, says

China has prioritized increasing access to healthcare in recent years and, on the back of strong economic growth, achieved outstanding results. A doubling in healthcare expenditure has seen substantial improvements in infrastructure, near universal insurance coverage and significant support for innovation.

All this has had tangible results: Average life expectancy in China increased to 74 years in 2013, while infant and maternal mortality rates dropped sharply. These outcomes have improved the quality of life for people in China and made an important contribution to its development.