Mother and child healthcare and maternity care in Sweden are largely safe and secure, according to the interest organization Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR). However, there are deficiencies and development needs in the care of women-specific conditions.
In the agreement between the parties for next year, the government is allocating over 1.5 billion kronor to the regions. The funds are intended to strengthen women's healthcare, with 150 million specifically for accessibility in rural areas.
"We see a positive development in mother and child healthcare and maternity care, but there are still challenges," says Minister for Health Acko Ankarberg Johansson (KD) according to SALAR's website.
SALAR and the government have entered into similar agreements since 2015. Since 2023, the sums have been roughly the same.
Despite this, several media outlets have reported on the deficiencies in women's healthcare.
Last year, the National Board of Health and Welfare was tasked with developing a national plan for maternity care, and the government gave the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) extended supervisory responsibility.
