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Taiwan-Vatican ties remain strong, says ex-vice president
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.
2025/05/13 17:00
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Taiwan health minister cautions against assisted dying
Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan addresses euthanasia debates, urging enhanced palliative care in Taiwan. DPP legislators discuss an "Euthanasia Act" at a forum.
2025/05/08 16:00
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Taiwan allocates NT$20 billion to stabilize drug supply
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.
2025/04/25 18:20
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Taiwan monitors medicine supply amid U.S. trade concerns
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.
2025/04/16 14:00
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Taiwan’s top hospital denies plans to raise patient fees
NTUH faces scrutiny over potential fee hikes amid a new budget system. Health Minister Chiu denies plans, emphasizing autonomy’s role in hospital development.
2025/04/14 18:00
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Taiwan expels Chinese influencers over unification posts
Taiwan’s interior minister confirms Chinese influencers must leave, losing health insurance and work rights. The decision, based on legal grounds, follows their pro-unification posts.
2025/03/24 20:00
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Taiwan approves NT$4.2B plan to ease emergency room crisis
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.
2025/03/13 14:48
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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
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Taiwan tackles ER overcrowding with joint efforts
Taiwan’s Xavier Chang calls for collaboration to tackle ER overcrowding, citing factors like flu season and nurse shortages. MOHW plans to boost nursing staff.
2025/03/05 07:00
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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
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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
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President Lai calls for urgent health insurance reform
President Lai Ching-te calls for urgent reform of Taiwan’s national health insurance, highlighting its role in public health and addressing manpower shortages.
2025/02/21 13:00
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Health minister stresses importance of promotion campaigns
Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan stresses the impact of health campaigns as Taiwan’s 2025 budget talks begin. Executive Yuan approves funds for health insurance.
2025/01/15 11:13
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Health minister assures timely TFDA leadership search
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.
2025/01/15 10:24
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Taiwan delays senior welfare act amendments discussion
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.
2024/12/31 11:40
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Health minister calls for fair insurance reforms
Taiwan’s health minister emphasizes generational fairness in National Health Insurance reforms. Legislative Yuan reviews amendments affecting seniors’ premiums and caregiver access.
2024/12/26 11:05
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Taiwan ends NHI suspension for citizens abroad
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.
2024/12/23 09:10
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Government pushes for community-based GP system
Learn about Taiwan’s new general practitioner system, aiming to reduce congestion in major hospitals by encouraging residents to seek treatment in their communities. Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan emphasizes the need for tailored approaches and public health education to change deeply ingrained habits.
2024/12/12 11:45
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Taiwan’s medical centers unevenly distributed, study finds
Taiwan’s medical centers are concentrated in Taipei, creating resource imbalances, says NTU professor. The study urges more public investment to address this.
2024/11/07 14:44
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Free counseling program underused, says KMT legislator
Kuomintang Legislator Chen Ching-hui criticizes Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor for underutilization of its free counseling program. Only 923 used it last year.
2024/10/17 11:29
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China Steel Express defends fixed-term seafarer contracts
China Steel Express defends its use of fixed-term contracts for seafarers amid union protests over alleged illegal labor practices. The dispute affects over 300 crew members.
2024/10/09 15:53
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Union protests insurance suspension for seafarers
The China Steel Express Union protested outside Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor, demanding recognition of seafarers’ employment and reinstatement of insurance.
2024/10/09 15:17
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Medical groups urge subsidies for hospital electricity costs
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.
2024/10/02 21:00
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Taiwan Lottery sales hit NT$125.1 billion, up 4.6% this year
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.
2024/09/27 15:35
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Taiwan bans recruitment fees for migrant workers
Taiwan bans brokers from charging recruitment fees to migrant workers, ensuring fair treatment and simplifying employer changes. Learn about new labor measures and protections.
2024/09/26 15:43