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 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.
Premier Lai Ching-te on Thursday said that building Taiwan into a smart digital nation is one of the Executive Yuan’s five major policy objectives, with smart technology serving as the foundation to expand the digital economy and drive industrial innovation and high-value-added production.
The September 2015 UN Summit adopted the post-2015 development agenda and addressed the need to expand upon the Millennium Development Goals by delineating Sustainable Development Goals via the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Among the goals laid out, the third mandates good health and well-being for all at all ages, pledging to promote sustainable development in a way that leaves no one behind. While the Republic of China (Taiwan) is not represented in the UN, it is a member of the glo
