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Health ministry tackles emergency department congestion
The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan reports a decrease in patients waiting for hospitalization. Efforts include improved bed allocation and long-term reforms to address hospital overcrowding.2025/03/06 14:05 -

Taipei emergency room congestion drops with new initiatives
Taipei’s Department of Health reports easing emergency room congestion, with fewer hospitals at full capacity. Key measures include patient transfers and ambulance fee subsidies.2025/03/03 13:00 -

Premier urges action on emergency room congestion
Premier Cho Jung-tai urges the Ministry of Health and Welfare to tackle Taiwan’s emergency room congestion crisis. The government plans to adjust staff and share successful strategies.2025/02/24 12:00 -

Health minister urges more beds for emergency admissions
Taiwan’s emergency departments face severe congestion, with Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan urging hospitals to allocate more beds for emergency admissions. The Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine warns of potential mass resignations due to bed shortages. Key hospitals report high numbers of patients waiting for admission.2025/02/24 11:00 -

Police agency clarifies budget plan amid accusations
The National Police Agency denies funding Kuma Academy for civil defense training, calling media claims baseless. The budget supports local training efforts without specific partnerships.2025/01/17 11:03 -

Taipei Fire Department, hospital sign MOU for rescue ops
The Taipei City Fire Department and Taipei City Hospital have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration between firefighters and medical personnel. The MOU includes joint training exercises, combined rescue efforts during major disasters, emergency medical response for mass casualty events, and the development of shared educational programs. Taipei City Hospital sees this partnership as an opportunity to improve rescue success rates and ensure the safety of search-and-rescue teams, as well as enhance overall operational effectiveness. The integration of real-world disaster response with training aims to enhance team coordination and achieve mutual benefits.2023/12/07 20:02



