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Government approves financial boost for night shift nurses
The Executive Yuan has approved a plan to provide financial support to night and graveyard shift nurses in Taiwan. The subsidies for different shifts will range from NT$400 to NT$600 for "night shifts" and NT$600 to NT$1,000 for "graveyard shifts."2023/09/28 18:15 -
Kaohsiung fines egg distributors for incomplete info
Tainung Egg Products Co. and Sin Sing Eggs Ltd. are facing penalties from the Kaohsiung City Government’s Department of Health for not disclosing the origin of their imported egg products. The fines imposed on the companies have exceeded NT$10 million in the past 10 days.2023/09/25 19:35 -
Dengue fever resurfaces locally in Taipei after 3-year lull
Taipei’s Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees alley disinfection after the city reports its first local dengue fever case in three years. Learn more about the preventive measures and the patient’s travel history.2023/08/10 20:48 -
Jeremy Lin’s masseur fined over unlicensed medical procedure
Jeremy Lin’s masseur, Luo Chun-yu, is being investigated for allegedly practicing acupuncture without proper qualifications. The Taipei City Health Bureau referred the matter to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, which found evidence of violations of the Physicians Act.2023/07/27 15:21 -
Cancer remains top cause of death in Taipei for 51 years
The Taipei City Health Bureau announced on Monday (July 3) the top 10 causes of death in Taipei last year, unveiling that cancer remained the leading cause of death in Taipei, followed by heart diseases and COVID-19.2023/07/03 16:47 -
Taipei to launch taxi subsidy program for pregnant women
In a bid to bolster its declining birth rate, Taipei City Government announced on Tuesday the launch of an NT$8,000 taxi subsidy program for pregnant women, set to begin on July 1.2023/06/27 17:46 -
MOHW: 26 preschoolers pass drug test with negative results
The Ministry of Health and Welfare confirmed Tuesday (June 13) of negative drug results for 26 preschoolers, while one student’s result is pending.2023/06/13 17:35 -
Mayor Hou Yu-ih addresses shocking kindergarten incident
The kindergarten child drugging case in New Taipei City has sparked outrage and raised concerns about Mayor Hou Yu-ih’s leadership. So far, 17 parents have come forward to report the incident. The 25-day delay in conducting the investigation has deepened skepticism about Hou’s administrative capabilities.2023/06/10 16:25 -
Taipei Zoo Panda Tuan Tuan weak after suffering 4 seizures
Taipei Zoo’s giant panda Tuan Tuan suffered another health scare on Thursday evening (Nov. 17) after being overcome by four seizures.2022/11/18 19:25 -
Taipei Zoo Panda Tuan Tuan waiting for Chinese medical help
Mainland China sent two giant pandas, Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, to Taiwan in 2008 during Jason Yeh’s tenure as the director of the Taipei Zoo. The former city official expressed concerns on Monday that Tuan Tuan was recently diagnosed with a brain lesion, meaning that the endangered animal’s health is under threat.2022/11/02 10:43