Through government agencies and civic groups, Taiwan provides medical and health care assistance, as well as humanitarian aid, to allies and partner countries around the globe.
Through government agencies and civic groups, Taiwan provides medical and health care assistance, as well as humanitarian aid, to allies and partner countries around the globe.
Through initiatives in medicine and health care, TaiwanICDF strengthens cooperation with allied countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, addressing global health challenges.
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.
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.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will participate in the 2024 SDG Asia expo Aug. 8-10 at the Taipei World Trade Center to showcase its progress on sustainable development goals.
On the morning of June 20, President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the International Conference on Emergency Medicine (ICEM) 2024. In remarks, President Lai stated that one goal of his administration is to create an even healthier Taiwan and that we will continue to strengthen our capabilities in medicine and public health to enhance health for all and help make the world a better place.
On the morning of June 1, President Lai Ching-te met with members of Taiwan’s World Health Assembly (WHA) action team. In remarks, President Lai stated that standing on the front lines, the team fought for the human right to health for both Taiwan and the world. He also thanked the international community for their support for Taiwan. The president said that Taiwan is an indispensable member of the international community when it comes to ensuring global health security.
The 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) concluded on June 1. International support for Taiwan’s bid to participate in the WHA reached record heights. Eleven of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, as members of the World Health Organization (WHO), spoke up for Taiwan during the WHA.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed gratitude to the countries that spoke up for Taiwan on the second day of the World Health Assembly’s 77th meeting.
With the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) to commence on May 27, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung and Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan held a joint press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on May 24.
