With more than half of Taiwan’s adults classified as overweight or obese, experts are calling for systemic reforms that start with childhood education, food policy, and lifestyle habits. Tackling the country’s growing health crisis requires coordinated efforts across schools, families, and government to build a healthier future.
Novo Nordisk Taiwan is transforming the way obesity is understood and treated, pushing beyond weight loss to position it as a chronic disease that demands urgent, long-term care. With cutting-edge research, public health partnerships, and advocacy to fight stigma, the company is driving a systemic shift in how Taiwan addresses one of its most pressing health challenges.
Preventive healthcare technologies are unlocking new possibilities for early intervention and long-term wellness, with innovations like AI-powered stroke screening and noninvasive glucose monitoring leading the way. Yet widespread adoption hinges on overcoming cost, regulatory, and psychological barriers—and convincing healthcare systems that prevention truly pays.
Herbalife’s 30th Taiwan Spectacular brought together over 11,000 attendees to celebrate three decades of science-backed nutrition, business development, and wellness education. As both a branding showcase and training hub, the event reinforced Herbalife’s commitment to ethical practices, community impact, and empowering individuals through health-focused entrepreneurship.
As gut health gains recognition for its role in aging, immunity, and mental well-being, Amway Nutrilite is leading efforts in Taiwan to develop personalized nutrition solutions through advanced microbiome research. Partnering with HEM Pharma, the company is combining scientific innovation with consumer education to shape the future of holistic, gut-centered wellness.
Moderna is redefining pandemic preparedness through its cutting-edge mRNA platform, enabling faster, more adaptable vaccine development for emerging infectious threats. By combining scientific innovation with global partnerships and decentralized manufacturing, the company is working to ensure timely and equitable access to next-generation vaccines worldwide.
Taiwan’s Healthy Taiwan Initiative, championed by President Lai Ching-te, marks a bold shift toward prevention, digital innovation, and holistic care—aiming to add healthy years to life and tackle chronic diseases, mental health, and cancer head-on. With expert-driven reforms and a public-private push, the initiative is laying the groundwork for a stronger, more resilient healthcare system.
Facing the urgent challenges of an aging population and rising dialysis needs, Vantive is leading the charge in transforming kidney care in Taiwan through innovative home-based treatments and digital health solutions. By promoting peritoneal dialysis and investing in remote monitoring technology, the company aims to empower patients while easing the burden on the healthcare system.
As Taiwan officially enters the super-aged era, with over 20% of its population now aged 65 and above, the government’s Healthy Taiwan initiative marks a critical step toward preventive care and long-term system sustainability. Addressing the twin challenges of aging and low birth rates will require coordinated policy, greater investment, and a renewed commitment to public health innovation.
As Taiwan nears super-aged status in 2025, experts stress the urgency of early Alzheimer’s detection, advanced screening, and proactive care to ease societal burdens.
