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Taiwan doctor gets 3 years for sexual assault in hospital ER
A National Taiwan University Hospital doctor was sentenced to three years for sexually assaulting a patient. The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans disciplinary actions.2025/05/13 22:00 -
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 -
Tsai inaugurates advanced military medical facility
President Tsai Ing-wen attended the inauguration ceremony for the National Defense Medical Center’s new Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Disaster Medical Assistance Training Building, highlighting the government’s commitment to improving military capabilities. The state-of-the-art facility integrates virtual and augmented reality technologies for realistic battlefield medical scenarios and has trained nearly 3,800 medical personnel this year. The building also aims to enhance medical skills and advance national defense education through collaborations with various institutions.2023/12/04 20:33 -
Premier lauds Hsiao Bi-khim’s achievements in Washington
Premier Chen Chien-jen praises the performance of Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., emphasizing her recognized contributions by both American and Taiwanese authorities. Chen commends Hsiao’s collaboration with Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, which has led to significant progress in Taiwan-U.S. relations. Former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly praised Hsiao’s outstanding performance. Chen believes Hsiao is a suitable candidate for the upcoming elections and will respect the party’s decision on her successor. In response to the recent protest march by medical personnel, Chen assures that the government deeply cares about the rights and interests of healthcare workers and is willing to engage in dialogue. The establishment of a regular communication channel has been agreed upon, and discussions on the demands of medical personnel are underway to provide better rights protection and a safer working environment.2023/11/20 17:48 -
Premier announces plans to increase salaries in healthcare
The Taiwanese government plans to allocate at least NT$20 billion next year to raise the salaries of healthcare workers in response to recent protests by medical professionals. Premier Chen Chien-jen advocates for increased respect, appreciation, and compensation for frontline staff, stating that a health insurance system should not be built on the "sweat and tears" of healthcare professionals. Discussions are underway with President Tsai Ing-wen, National Health Insurance Administration Director-General Shih Chung-liang, and Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan on methods to enhance salaries through health insurance and public budget funds. The financial assistance will be directed at healthcare personnel excluding doctors, with specific details of the plan still under discussion. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has highlighted the global shortage of healthcare workers as a significant concern, and with COVID-19 still a threat, the government aims to increase healthcare investment and address the welfare of those on the medical frontline.2023/11/13 11:59 -
Hospitals face pharmacist shortage amid low pay
Amidst a severe salary gap and high workloads, Taiwan’s hospital pharmacists are facing a critical shortage. With a surplus of pharmacists but insufficient compensation, experts call for a re-evaluation of the National Health Insurance to prevent a looming healthcare crisis.2023/11/09 17:49 -
Tsai visits Mbabane Gov’t Hospital, pledges more support
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen paid a visit to the Mbabane Government Hospital in Eswatini on Wednesday (Sept. 6), where medical personnel from Taipei Medical University Hospital have assisted in the past 15 years.2023/09/07 16:29