90,000 fewer infant deaths recorded in 2016 than in 2015
The Ministry of Health and Welfare on Friday revealed that 90,000 fewer infant deaths were recorded in 2016 as compared to 2015. The Infant Mortality Rate declined by 8%, from 37 per 1000 live births in 2015 to 34 per 1000 live births in 2016. Gender difference between female and male Infant Mortality Rate also reduced to less than 10%.  