“Daddy, I have finally got a pair of unique shoes!” Dancing with excitement, the 13-year-old girl, Loan, just fulfilled a dream she had had since she was little. Seeing Loan’s joy, A-De, Loan’s father, had complex feelings. “Being poor with four children to raise, I could not afford the medical expenses for Loan’s treatment ” A-De said. “Fortunately, Loan did not need to get an amputation; otherwise, I would have felt guilty for the rest of my life.” Loan suffered from congenital lower limb lymp

The short film “A Perfect Pair” spotlighting Taiwan’s efforts to help 13-year-old Nguyen Thi Loan of Vietnam overcome congenital lymphedema in her left leg was recently released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Leave No One Behind website was launched April 2 in Taipei City as part of government efforts demonstrating the nation’s commitment to achieving the World Health Organization’s goal of universal health coverage.

Taiwan’s Public Television Service commenced April 2 regular news broadcasts in Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese, spotlighting the nation’s efforts to deepen exchanges with Southeast Asia and provide a supportive environment for residents from the countries.

Premier Lai Ching-te joined a groundbreaking ceremony for the Shalun Green Energy Science City in Tainan on Saturday, expressing hope that the project will develop into an engine of growth for Taiwan’s green energy industry and drive the nation’s development toward achieving the government’s “green silicon island” goal.

Premier Lai Ching-te on Monday said the Digital Nation and Innovative Economic Development Program (DIGI+) is a vital part of the Executive Yuan’s smart nation policy that also provides fertile soil for the “five plus two” innovative industries, boosts Taiwan’s competitiveness, and enhances the quality of life.

Taiwan is the guest of honor at the Bangkok International Book Fair running through April 8, marking the first time in 11 years that the country has taken center stage at the event, according to the Ministry of Culture.

Taiwan’s three science parks posted combined record revenues of NT$2.46 trillion (US$84.4 billion) in 2017, up 3.58 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology March 27.

Almost 1,500 professionals from 62 countries and territories have received instruction to date at the Taiwan International Health Training Center, underscoring the nation’s commitment to advancing medical care development around the world, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare March 27.

Taiwan’s senior health officials reiterated March 23 the nation’s commitment to eradicating tuberculosis at home and joining international efforts to eliminate the disease.