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Taipei Mayor proposes national babysitter platform
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed a centralized coordination mechanism following the tragic incident involving the abuse and death of a 1-year-old boy by his babysitter. Chiang’s "Four Directions" plan includes joint mechanisms between central and local governments, enhanced social safety nets, and a national platform for evaluating babysitters.2024/03/14 13:44 -
Pediatricians express concerns over new childcare initiative
Taiwan’s MOHW announces "Holistic Physicians for Young Children" project, but pediatricians express concerns over workload and compensation. Learn more about the childcare initiative.2023/10/26 16:59 -
Newborns to be enrolled in nationwide healthcare project
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan has announced the enrollment of all newborn babies in the nationwide "Project of Holistic Physicians for Young Children." Parents with children under the age of three are also encouraged to participate in the project at no additional cost. The project has seen positive results since its launch, treating cases of prolonged jaundice and tracking patients for fluoride treatment and developmental delays. Enrollment numbers show that 37.6% of the nation’s population has participated, with an increase in participation from vulnerable families and groups. The project aims to identify developmental delays and provide integrated systems for health and social care services, particularly for children in high-risk families. The Ministry is working to increase accessibility by engaging hospitals at all levels and allowing parents to choose their preferred medical institutions registered for the project.2023/10/25 17:33