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Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan announces global approval of Kisunla, a new dementia drug, now in Taiwan. Discussions on its inclusion in national insurance are ongoing.

Legislators in Taiwan urge a 0% tax on sugar-free drinks to promote healthier choices. The proposal, set for review, aims to align with global trends and reduce health costs.

Taiwan will expand cancer drug coverage in June, benefiting over 4,000 patients annually. The initiative, investing NT$4.5 billion, aims to cut cancer mortality by one-third by 2030.

Former Vice President Chen Chien-jen clarifies he won’t attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration. He focuses on the WHA event and Taiwan-Vatican relations.

Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan addresses euthanasia debates, urging enhanced palliative care in Taiwan. DPP legislators discuss an ＂Euthanasia Act＂ at a forum.

Taiwan’s NHI allocates NT$20 billion to stabilize drug supply amid U.S. tariff concerns. Director-General Shih emphasizes the importance of this fund to ensure public access to medication.

Taiwan’s health minister warns the U.S. tariff war may affect pharmaceutical supplies. The MOHW has a drug shortage platform to ensure stable access to medications.

NTUH faces scrutiny over potential fee hikes amid a new budget system. Health Minister Chiu denies plans, emphasizing autonomy’s role in hospital development.

Taiwan’s NHI approved plans to ease ER congestion, allocating over NT$4.2 billion annually. Measures include higher pay for emergency nurses and improved hospital resources.

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.

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.

President Lai Ching-te calls for urgent reform of Taiwan’s national health insurance, highlighting its role in public health and addressing manpower shortages.

Taiwan’s Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan announced the search for a new TFDA head as Juang Shin-hun retires. Lin Chin-fu steps in as interim leader.

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan delays Senior Citizens Welfare Act talks. KMT seeks more deliberation on NHI premium exemptions for seniors. Health Ministry warns of potential NHI bankruptcy by 2026.

Taiwan’s health minister emphasizes generational fairness in National Health Insurance reforms. Legislative Yuan reviews amendments affecting seniors’ premiums and caregiver access.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare ends the NHI suspension system, impacting citizens abroad. This change aims to streamline processes and boost premium revenue.

Taiwan’s medical centers are concentrated in Taipei, creating resource imbalances, says NTU professor. The study urges more public investment to address this.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare in Taiwan proposes including electricity costs in National Health Insurance budget talks. Experts call for amending the Electricity Act to ease hospital costs.

The Taiwan Lottery has generated over NT$600 billion in surpluses since 1999, funding social welfare and health insurance. Sales in 2023 reached NT$125.1 billion.

Taiwan bans brokers from charging recruitment fees to migrant workers, ensuring fair treatment and simplifying employer changes. Learn about new labor measures and protections.

Discover the details of Taiwan’s 2025 central government budget, approved by the Executive Yuan and now under Legislative Yuan review. Learn about the NT$100 billion allocation to Taipower, the NT$130 billion for labor insurance, and plans for a NT$33.6 billion health insurance financial assistance. Explore how the NT$3.15 trillion budget aims to balance infrastructure, innovation, and social security, with a focus on post-pandemic recovery and future investments.

Discover the details of Taiwan’s 2025 Central Government General Budget Proposal, including a significant increase in national defense spending to NT$647 billion, 2.45% of GDP. Learn about allocations for health, anti-fraud measures, and more.

Discover how Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor clarified that bonuses for night shifts and retention given to nurses will not count as wages, impacting labor insurance and pension contributions.

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.

Explore the major reforms proposed by Shih Chung-liang, director of Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Administration, aimed at revamping the healthcare system amid financial challenges and an aging population.