Global Impact Through Medical Innovation
Celebrating its 75th anniversary on May 7th, the Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine of Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, has transformed from a small maternity and children’s hospital to a leading medical institution. With three modern campuses across Hubin, Qianjiang, and Yuhang, it serves patients globally.
Guided by the vision ‘Rooted in Zhejiang, Serving China, Connecting the World,’ the hospital focuses on innovation in women’s and children’s health. Chinese solutions are offered through extensive medical research and patient care, addressing global health issues.
Breakthroughs in birth defect prevention, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive health have been significant. AI and multi-omics technologies are used for embryo genetic risk assessments, leading to births free of inherited conditions.
Advanced Medical Research and Care
Prenatal genetic testing kits and improved non-invasive prenatal screening have been developed. The hospital spearheads the China Neonatal Multi-omics Project, providing essential health data for global paediatric research.
Novel chemo-immunotherapy regimens for ovarian and cervical cancers have extended patient survival rates. Protocols for gestational trophoblastic disease are now a national reference.
A comprehensive health management system for women ensures a 100% success rate in critical maternal cases, contributing to one of China’s lowest maternal mortality rates.
Innovation is supported through a network of research platforms, including a national-level biobank. Collaboration with Zhejiang University resulted in the ‘Shanyu Large Model,’ an AI system for obstetrics and gynecology.
International collaborations with institutions like Harvard University and Monash University focus on reproductive genetics and other advanced fields. Expertise is shared with developing countries under the Belt and Road initiative.
Future plans include advancements in fertility protection, birth defect prevention, and digital innovation, continuing the mission to enhance global women’s and children’s healthcare.
Last updated: 29 June 2026, 12:09 pm
