Taiwan Updates on Medical Cooperation with Eswatini During President's Visit

During President Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini, Minister of Health and Welfare Shieh Chung-liang provided an update on Taiwan's long-standing medical cooperation with the African nation. This partnership, which began years ago, has focused on providing crucial clinical services and training healthcare professionals. The collaboration has evolved, with Taiwan now assisting Eswatini in developing an integrated healthcare information system, a move that reflects Taiwan's commitment to sharing its advanced medical technology and expertise.

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Taiwan has been continuously carrying out medical cooperation with Eswatini for many years, with National Defense Medical Center assisting in clinical services and personnel training.

The initiative to build a comprehensive information platform, encompassing registration, consultation, and pharmacy systems, has been met with positive feedback in Eswatini. Taiwan is leveraging its experience to help the nation adopt international standards for medical records, aiming to improve efficiency and quality of care. This technological transfer is a key component of Taiwan's foreign aid strategy, demonstrating its capacity to contribute to global health initiatives while strengthening diplomatic ties.

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In recent years, we have further assisted the country in establishing an integrated information platform, integrating registration, consultation, and pharmacy systems.

Meanwhile, back in Taiwan, the "Healthy Taiwan Forum" highlighted the nation's own advancements and priorities in healthcare. The forum, attended by Premier Cho Jung-tai in President Lai's absence, underscored Taiwan's dedication to a sustainable healthcare system, improved working conditions for medical staff, and the development of its biotechnology sector. The discussion of policies like the "Cancer Treatment Three Arrows" and the "Long-Term Care 3.0" plan, alongside a record-breaking National Health Insurance budget, showcases Taiwan's robust domestic health agenda. The contrast between Taiwan's advanced domestic health initiatives and its supportive role in Eswatini's developing healthcare system illustrates the multifaceted nature of Taiwan's global health engagement.

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We are also continuously helping the country to adopt international standard case formats.