VP Lai reaffirms Taiwan’s commitment to ensuring Health for All

2022/04/21

Taiwan is committed to promoting the development of homegrown health care industries while playing a central role in achieving the World Health Organization’s goal of Health for All, according to Vice President Lai Ching-te April 19.
 
A major component of related government efforts is advancing international medical cooperation, Lai said. For the first three years of the 2018-launched One Country, One Center initiative, 510,000 citizens from New Southbound Policy target countries received world-class treatment in Taiwan, he added.
 
This praiseworthy accomplishment, Lai said, is in keeping with the philosophy of Taiwan Can Help and demonstrates the value of the NSP in strengthening the health and well-being of the people across the region
 
Lai made the remarks at the plaque unveiling ceremony for Medical Excellence Taiwan in Taipei City.
 
According to Lai, MET seeks to enhance the country’s international health care services. In the past, these were offered through referrals, he said, adding that the 2.0 version employs a more active approach via establishing hospitals abroad.
 
Taiwan’s globally recognized credentials as a provider of high-quality medical treatment and effective hospital management opens the door for more overseas cooperation, Lai said. Such synergy gives rise to potential-laden opportunities and creates conditions for similar successes accomplished by the country’s small and medium enterprise hidden champions, he added.
 
The NSP is a key plank in the government’s national development strategy. It aims to enhance Taiwan’s agricultural, business, cultural, education, tourism and trade ties with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Asian countries, Australia and New Zealand.


Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)