Sign in Subscribe
Cabinet officials

Taiwan Urges WHO to Facilitate Participation and Overcome China's Obstacles

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Taiwan's Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Health and Welfare have called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate Taiwan's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) and other activities, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in global health. Taiwan has shown its capabilities in addressing COVID-19 and is ready to share its experience with the world. However, China's pressure and interference hinder Taiwan's participation, and the ministers urge the WHO Secretariat to maintain professionalism and neutrality.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taiwan has enrolled 99% of its residents in the national health insurance program, providing access to quality medical services and social security for all.
  • Taiwan has established a Taiwan medical diplomacy team to share its experience in providing quality medical care to indigenous people and to promote a Taiwan model of smart medicine.
  • The "One Country, One Center" project aims to strengthen medical cooperation with New Southbound Policy partner countries through the "One Country, One Center" project.
  • Taiwan has been working with diplomatic allies and like-minded countries to support its participation in WHO and other international organizations.
  • China's distortion of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and its pressure on the WHO Secretariat means that Taiwan has yet to be invited to attend the WHA.
  • Minister Lin stressed that only the popularly elected government of Taiwan can represent the people of Taiwan at the United Nations, WHO, and other multilateral organizations.
  • The WHA Action Team will conduct publicity efforts in Geneva starting from May 16 to promote Taiwan's role in global public health.

Statistics:

  • 99% of Taiwan's residents are enrolled in the national health insurance program.
  • Taiwan has established a government firmly rooted in popular support through many democratic elections.
  • 8 flagship projects have been implemented as part of the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, including the smart medicine and healthcare industries.
  • Taiwan has a medical diplomacy team that includes professionals from medical firms and organizations.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Taiwan -- No. 157, May 16, 2025
  • Republic of Taiwan -- Ministry of Health and Welfare
  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758
  • New Southbound Policy
  • Acer Medical
  • Quanta Computer

Read more