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Taiwan’s health minister discusses new cancer drug fund
Cancer has been in Taiwan’s top ten causes of death for 42 consecutive years. Chiu Tai-yuan discussed the establishment of a cancer drug fund; 880,000 patients in 2023, cancer drugs cost $ 39.4 billion, and the Taiwan Healthcare Reform Foundation (THRF) called for a fund of tens of billions of dollars to clarify the financial resources and regulations.2024/07/01 10:11 -
MOHW minister backs priority seating on public transit
Discover how Taiwan’s Health Minister supports the retention and improvement of priority seating on public transport amid recent debates, aiming for more inclusive policies.2024/06/20 15:34 -
Taiwan’s health minister decries China’s interference at WHA
Discover how Taiwan’s Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan confronts political pressures and China’s interference at the World Health Assembly. Learn about Taiwan’s unwavering efforts for global health inclusion and international support.2024/05/22 15:27 -
Taiwan’s ongoing struggle for WHA participation continues
Taiwan could be excluded from the World Health Assembly for the eighth consecutive year, with no invitation to the 77th WHA in Geneva. Despite this, an action team led by Minister of Health and Welfare Chiu Tai-yuan will still attend for health exchanges. Efforts to regain WHA participation have been ongoing since 1997, but Taiwan has faced barriers since 2017. The exclusion continues despite Taiwan’s previous WHO membership before 1971.2024/04/24 17:10 -
Medical union opposes Chiu Tai-yuan as MOHW minister
The Taiwan Federation of Medical Unions criticizes the rumored appointment of Chiu Tai-yuan as Health and Welfare Minister, citing his past refusal to engage with the union and opposition to disability rights amendments. They outline five qualities essential for the role, emphasizing the need for reform, communication, and respect within the healthcare sector to address workforce challenges and improve public health.2024/04/16 15:47 -
Wang Cheng-hsu takes oath as Taiwan’s new legislator
Wang Cheng-hsu, successor to former Legislative Speaker You Si-kun, was sworn in as a legislator in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, pledging to enhance public health. Wang, a healthcare expert, aims to fulfill President-elect Lai Ching-te’s vision for better health care. His appointment was celebrated by former Legislator Chiu Tai-yuan, who believes Wang’s expertise will benefit Taiwan’s medical community.2024/02/19 12:33