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Figure 3-2 Average Utilization Rate of Prenatal Checkups over the Years

average utilization
rate (%)
96.8
100 93.9 94.7 94.9 95.1 95.5 95.8 95.9 95.8 95.7 95.7 96.1 95.6 95.1

80

60

40

20

0
2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Year

Source: MOHW, R.O.C. (Taiwan)

(3) Financial assistance was provided for prenatal 4. Efforts were made to promote the certification
genetic diagnostic testing for high-risk groups of breastfeeding-friendly healthcare facilities
of pregnant women with hereditary diseases. for mothers and infants. In 2023, a total of 138
In 2023, a total of 32,474 cases were granted establishments were certified, covering 65.8% of
subsidy, and 1,085 abnormal cases were newborn babies nationwide.
identified, all of which received subsequent 5. The promotion of the concept of gender equality
counseling. through diverse channels, the sex ratio at birth in
2. A toll-free pregnancy and childbirth consultation Taiwan has decreased from 1.090 in 2010 to 1.078
hotline (0800-870-870) and a caring website was in 2023.
established. In 2023, a total of 16,259 consultations 6. Starting from July 1, 2021, the subsidy for infertility
were provided, the website was visited by 3,328,606 treatments (IVF) has been expanded. Eligibility has
individuals. been extended from low-income and lower-middle-
3. The revised "Public Breastfeeding Act" was income households to include couples where
announced in 2019. In 2023, a total of 2,643 public one partner has Taiwanese nationality and has
locations were required to have breastfeeding completed marriage registration with a household
rooms or areas, while 1,365 locations voluntarily registration office in Taiwan, provided that the wife
established such facilities. is under 45 years of age. In 2023, a total of 27,564
cases were approved.

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