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.
A delegation of foreign diplomatic personnel completed March 24 a two-day tour of Hualien organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs aimed at fostering awareness of the eastern Taiwan county’s abundant attractions.
Four of the latest Taiwan Fellowship recipients delivered research presentations spanning such areas as bilateral relations, education, regional security and technology March 21 at National Central Library in Taipei City.
The Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) will hold the 4th Self-Medication Collaborative Asian Regulator Expert Roundtable (Self-CARER) from March 19 to 22, 2018, co-chaired with Japan and Thailand. It is one of the most important health policies of the WHO to advocate self-care.
At the Cabinet’s weekly meeting Thursday, Premier Lai Ching-te said the government is committed to making Taiwan a global model for the development of offshore wind power. He directed government agencies to actively support the nation’s energy policy and help developers expedite the construction of wind farms. Application procedures should be streamlined and review processes conducted in parallel to ensure all associated tasks are completed swiftly and efficiently.
Beijing must shoulder its share of responsibility for maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait by promoting positive, mutually beneficial interactions, the Cabinet-level Mainland Affairs Council said March 20.
A comprehensive plan to retain Taiwan talent as well as enhance the nation’s industrial competitiveness and cultural profile was unveiled by the Cabinet March 16.
The goodwill and support extended to Taiwan by the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. are sincerely appreciated by the government and people, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs March 17.
A science and technology division is set to be launched at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Tel Aviv as part of government efforts to boost industry cooperation with Israel and strengthen Taiwan’s R&D capabilities, the Ministry of Science and Technology announced March 19.
