The Ministry of Foreign Affairs staged a seminar on smart medical devices May 18 in Geneva, highlighting the government’s commitment to advancing global health care.

Health and Welfare Minister Chiu Tai-yuan continues to urge the World Health Assembly, the decision-making body of the World Health Organization, to include Taiwan as an observer at its 78th session running May 19-27 in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) hosted a World Health Assembly (WHA) side event on the evening of May 20 (Geneva time) in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum, titled “Empowering through Inclusive Healthcare：Leveraging Smart Technologies for Accessibility” attracted more than 90 participants, including government representatives from allied countries such as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Paraguay. Also in attendance were experts and representatives of NGOs from

The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) is opening in Geneva on May 19. Following proactive efforts by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and related overseas missions, Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA has received staunch and concrete support from the Group of Seven (G7), the executive and legislative branches of government of more than 50 countries, the European Union, the European Parliament, and representative offices of like-minded nations in Taiwan. MOFA expresses sincere appreciati

At the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) will host a WHA side event titled Empowering through Inclusive Healthcare: Leveraging Smart Technologies for Accessibility. Held on May 20 in Geneva, Switzerland, this forum will explore the application of smart technologies in the public health and medical fields. Representatives from allied nations’ health ministries, international NGOs, and academia will speak at the event, discussing

During a joint press conference on May 16, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate Taiwan’s participation. They said that Taiwan would demonstrate self-confidence and work with the world while showcasing the professionalism of Taiwan’s medical diplomacy team.

Taiwan’s integrated diplomacy demonstrates the country’s public health and medical prowess and is a key element supporting its bid to participate in the World Health Organization and the World Health Assembly.

Attaining the highest available standard of wellness is a fundamental human right in the eyes of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a principle shared by Taiwan and one the government is constantly working to realize, in part through institutions like the National Health Insurance Administration, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and covers nearly the entire population.

The global health network is incomplete without Taiwan.

Health is a fundamental human right and a universal value. Improved health results in greater well-being for the people and has ramifications for the survival and development of a country and even the world. At the 77th World Health Assembly, members adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) Fourteenth General Programme of Work for 2025-2028.