Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program and the green energy industry are both important policy objectives of President Tsai Ing-wen, and the Executive Yuan must work hard on implementation to produce tangible results that make a difference in people’s lives.
Taiwan’s noninvitation to the 71st World Health Assembly in Geneva is regretted by the government and people of Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs May 7.
The inappropriate and irresponsible statements by mainland Chinese authorities in obstructing Taiwan’s participation in the 71st World Health Assembly were strongly protested May 7 by the Mainland Affairs Council.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan) expresses its sincere gratitude to diplomatic allies, the United States and other like-minded countries, distinguished domestic and overseas medical professionals, and international public health organizations for supporting Taiwan’s participation in the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA), and for urging the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to the event.
An Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on dengue fever management and prevention opened May 3 in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, underscoring the commitment of the government to improving regional health and well-being.
Two cutting-edge medical devices developed under a Ministry of Science and Technology R&D support program were showcased May 3 in Taipei City, spotlighting Taiwan’s research prowess and incubation measures for innovative startups.
The representatives of nine local hospitals were awarded the Friend of Foreign Service Medal for advancing Taiwan’s medical diplomacy by Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaushieh Joseph Wu May 4 in Taipei City.
The World Health Organization (WHO) constitution states that “the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being.” In Taiwan, this principle is realized through the National Health Insurance (NHI) program, a global benchmark in universal medical care. Taiwan’s expertise in developing this system warrants sharing with the international community through the World Health Assembly (WHA)—the decision-making body of the WHO.
Taiwan’s first national report on money laundering, terrorist financing and risk assessment was released May 2 by the Cabinet-overseen Anti-Money Laundering Office.
An Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum on dengue fever management and prevention opened May 3 in southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, underscoring the commitment of the government to improving regional health and well-being.
