Ordos municipal health commission is carrying out a "five health" project in 2026, covering weight, vision, psychology, bones, and oral health, as part of its broader effort to build a child-friendly society.

The initiative aims to establish a full-life-cycle health safeguard system starting from the earliest stages of life.

Health lesson in a kindergarten. [Photo/Ordos municipal health commission]

First, it integrates healthcare with childcare services to improve the quality of early childhood care. Grassroots health institutions, such as the Dongsheng District Linyin Community Health Service Center, have extended health management throughout the entire childcare process, upgrading half-day care to full-day care.

The city is accelerating the development of a "15-minute childcare service circle", with 52 community childcare stations now in operation, offering 1,590 subsidized spots. Staff training has also been stepped up to enhance professional service capacity.

Vision screening on a middle school campus. [Photo/Ordos municipal health commission]

Second, health checkpoints are being moved earlier, with school health safeguards continuously strengthened. One-stop screening services are provided by municipal health institutions, including the Ordos Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital.

To date, over 11,000 students have received vision screenings, 12,000 children have undergone physical development monitoring, and 124,700 students have had their mental health records established. Through a closed-loop system of screening, early warning, and intervention, health issues such as myopia, dental caries, and psychological disorders can be detected and addressed early. Regular on-campus health education campaigns also help students develop self-management habits.

Third, a systematic approach is being implemented to support the entire child-rearing chain. The coverage rate for early pregnancy clinics has reached 100 percent, and 11 maternity-friendly hospitals and nine child-friendly hospitals have been established.

Next, the city will work to smooth the transition from infant care to kindergarten services, with 30 kindergartens set to expand their capacity. By combining healthcare, education, and social safeguards, Ordos aims to create a more supportive environment for childbearing and child-rearing.