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New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih urges the central government to address long-term medical staffing issues. During the 228 Peace Memorial Day holiday, some hospitals will adjust outpatient services, while emergency services remain available.

A gas explosion at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi in Taichung’s Xitun District caused multiple casualties. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led rescue efforts and activated a disaster response.

A fire at a PX Mart food processing plant in Taichung’s Dadu District left one dead and several missing. Firefighters continue rescue efforts amid challenging conditions.

Discover how Taiwan’s major telecom companies are enhancing disaster preparedness with a public alert test on Sept. 11 at 4 p.m., aiming for a robust notification system without disrupting services.

Discover how Taiwan’s National Airborne Service Corps conducted two critical rescue missions to Orchid Island, saving lives with Black Hawk helicopters. Learn about the life-saving efforts for a young boy and a tourist.

Discover the latest on Typhoon Gaemi’s impact in Yilan County, where severe flooding forced residents to rooftops and emergency crews to conduct rescues. Read more about the ongoing efforts to manage the disaster.

Discover the details of a major system failure at Chunghwa Telecom in Changhua that led to a blackout of landline services, affecting emergency numbers and sparking public concern.

Discover how Taiwan’s new health regulations, effective July 1, will expand telemedicine services, enhance home emergency care, and improve child development screenings, benefiting millions.

Discover the latest travel advisory for Taiwanese citizens visiting Hong Kong, including risks and safety tips due to new security laws. Learn about the Mainland Affairs Council’s guidance and emergency services.

Discover the latest on the Keelung Chaojing Park landslide: swift rescue operations, community response, and ongoing safety measures. Read the full story.

Discover how Taiwan’s Constitutional Court’s ruling against the National Fire Agency’s height requirement for female firefighters marks a significant step towards gender equality in emergency services.

Hualien earthquake fundraising efforts by MOHW, local government, corporations, and public raise over NT$720 million for relief and recovery.

Health costs are set to rise at three newly designated medical centers in Taiwan from March 1, with an increase of NT$180 in outpatient fees and NT$350 for emergency services, according to the National Health Insurance Administration (NHIA). The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced on February 6 the elevation of three hospitals in northern Taiwan to medical center status: The Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Taipei Medical University Shuang-Ho Hospital, and the National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu Branch were upgraded following the 2023 medical center hospital evaluation. NHIA Deputy Director General Parng I-ming expressed concern that the increase in basic outpatient and emergency care charges resulting from the upgrade may impact patients’ willingness to seek treatment. He vowed continuous monitoring and evaluation of the impact on the national health insurance scheme. Following the elevation of these three hospitals, it is estimated that outpatient visits will reach around 10,000 per day, and 500 emergency visits. The MOHW will closely observe potential changes in patients’ willingness to seek care and the impact on health insurance resources.

The Xinyi Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department has established an anti-trampling team in high-density areas around the Taipei 101 fireworks display to ensure safety during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Drone interceptors will be used to force unauthorized drones to land. Mobile police stations will be set up at five major venues, providing services such as traffic control and lost and found handling. Anti-trampling teams will be organized in key areas, and LED signs, megaphones, whistles, and strong lighting equipment will be used for emergency evacuations. Prompt intervention and contact with on-site paramedics will occur in cases of overcrowding or falling incidents.

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) minister has stated that multiple channels have been used to raise awareness of the ＂Online Registration System for Taiwanese Citizens Visiting Mainland China.＂ The system was implemented in January 2023 to improve emergency assistance services for travelers. However, out of over one million Taiwanese nationals who visited China from January to September, only around 2,000 registered with the system, resulting in a usage rate of just 0.19%. MAC Minister Chiu Tai-san acknowledged the low uptake and stated that efforts have been made to promote the system, including engaging travel agencies. Legislator Chuang Jui-hsiung highlighted that in August alone, over 200,000 people traveled from Taiwan to China, but only 554 registrations were made. Minister Chiu explained that registration is voluntary, and if citizens do not anticipate encountering problems in mainland China, it is challenging for the ministry to enforce it. In response to calls for increased promotion, Chiu promised that MAC colleagues would intensify efforts to raise awareness about the registration system.