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Taiwan’s new government is spearheading the “Healthy Taiwan” initiative to revamp the nation’s healthcare system with ambitious goals, including reducing cancer deaths by a third by 2030 and improving access to cutting-edge treatments. The plan involves increasing early disease detection, integrating new cancer drugs into the National Health Insurance (NHI), and enhancing overall health care services without overextending the NHI’s budget. Key elements include a comprehensive health exam for citizens, telemedicine, and a significant fund dedicated to advanced cancer treatments.

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The Lai administration has bold ambitions for supporting cancer patients, but many details about the plan still remain uncertain. President Lai Ching-te gained widespread public interest during his election campaign last year by announcing his “Healthy Taiwan” policy focusing on disease prevention and health maintenance. The cornerstone of the plan is the establishment of a…

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Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in Taiwan, with the five-year survival rate for advanced stages lingering around 10%. Despite significant advances in medical technology and treatment protocols worldwide, Taiwan faces a critical gap in aligning its National Health Insurance reimbursement with international standards for lung cancer treatment. “Despite some progress in…

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For multinational pharmaceutical companies, Taiwan has proven itself to be a very attractive investment destination in the Asia Pacific. The island’s sizeable pool of high-quality STEM talent, its extensive expertise in and productive environment for conducting clinical trials, active government-industry-academia cooperation in medical research, and advanced bio-ICT capacity are just a few of the qualities…

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in critical care has potentially lifesaving outcomes for long-term disease prevention and critical decisions during surgery. AI technologies can help medical professionals find biomarkers of disease, identify target molecules, discover drug candidates, speed up clinical trials, and even monitor and predict epidemic outbreaks. There is also a distinct…

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Living abroad often involves numerous unexpected challenges and can be difficult for many, especially those with existing mental health issues. Fortunately, Taipei is now home to a growing number of mental health resources, including many with services in English and offering sliding-scale fees for lower-income clients. When Martha first came to Taiwan two years ago,…

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After nearly two years, COVID-19 continues to impact countries around the world. The pandemic has also highlighted the vital role of healthcare companies in developing and ensuring the equitable distribution of life-saving medicines.   Among those involved in the effort to stop the spread and negative effects of coronavirus is global pharmaceutical firm Merck, Sharp, and…