Buenos Aires, December 14 (NA) – China has revealed an ambitious and far-reaching plan aimed at revitalizing its birth rate: to make childbirth essentially free for parents by 2026, with all costs fully covered under the national health insurance guidelines. The measure was announced during a national conference on health security and is a central piece of the government's strategy to address the demographic decline. The primary objective is to significantly reduce the financial burden associated with having children, a barrier that has been identified as a key factor in couples' reluctance to expand their families. By committing to free national coverage, Beijing seeks to transform the cost structure of parenthood, providing direct financial support from birth and sending a clear signal that the state backs efforts to increase the population.
