- Taiwan Healthcare Pavilion in
Taiwan Expo 2019 to showcase Taiwan’s expertise in healthcare sector to India
- A study has shown that over 400, 000
overseas patients came to Taiwan for medical services in 2018.
New Delhi, 16th May 2019: Taiwan Healthcare Pavilion , which is a part of Taiwan Expo 2019 opened its door for the Indian market. The pavilion offers
a perfect platform to Indian companies and professionals in the medical field
to gain knowledge from the expertise of Taiwan in the healthcare sector.
“India has its own wide range of
health care issues. India has the world’s highest burden of TB, with 26% of the
world’s cases. Indian metro cities are facing severe pollution and related
health issues. In October 2018, the WHO said the deaths of at least 60,987
Indian children under five were linked to their exposure to PM 2.5,” said Dr.
Nina, Kao Hsiao Ling, CEO of Overseas Medical Mission Center of Changhua
Christian Hospital and Executive Director of Taiwan AID, the international
cooperation alliance of Taiwan’s NGOs.
The "Taiwan Healthcare
Pavilion" at the expo is themed as "Healthcare and
Technology" and focuses on Taiwan’s high-quality services, such
as medical services, medical supplies, biotech, and Smart Healthcare equipment.
A comprehensive picture of how the quality of life of a patient improves under
the perfect combination of Taiwanese healthcare and technology will be
exhibited.
There are nine exceptional medical
service and smart healthcare providers in the pavilion. National Cheng Kung
University Hospital is the largest national hospital in the south part of
Taiwan and offers customized medical service, health exam and professional
training program. Changhua Christian Medical Foundation, Changhua Christian
Hospital and Imedtac present smart, intelligent solution for healthcare and
hospital system.
Taiwan’s healthcare sector has been
recognized globally with its well-known high-tech precision equipment,
professional medical team, and services. Many patients choose to travel from
Asia, the Middle East, and North America to Taiwan for the premium medical
attention at a fraction of the price. Taiwan is the fourth country in the world
to implement the hospital evaluation system after the United States, Canada,
and Australia. Taiwan has had great success in achieving universal health
coverage.
Moreover, in recent years, a major
focus of Taiwan’s international outreach is deepening cooperation with
countries in South and Southeast Asia. Since 2018, Taiwan’s Ministry of Health
and Welfare (MOHW) has commissioned six Taiwan medical centers to extend health
care cooperation and provide instructional courses for health care personnel
from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam,
respectively. In 2018, a total of 336 medical professionals underwent training
in Taiwan through the One Country, One Center initiative, which was expanded
earlier this year to include Brunei and Myanmar.
“Since the implementation of
National Health Insurance (NHI) in 1995, Taiwan’s people have had access to
necessary treatments, as have foreign nationals studying, working, or otherwise
legally residing in Taiwan. Indian government's ambitious National Health
Policy (NHP) 2017 aims establishment of Health and Wellness Centres as the
foundation of India's health system. These 1.5 lakh centres are expected to
bring health care system closer to the homes of people. These centres will
provide comprehensive health care, including for noncommunicable diseases and
maternal and child health services. The Indian government can gain knowledge
from Taiwan’s NHI to ensure medical benefits for its vast population,” added
Dr. Nina.
Taiwan is an indispensable part of
global efforts to combat infectious diseases. Once a recipient of foreign
aid, Taiwan is giving back to the world by providing help where it is needed
most. Take the Taiwan International Healthcare Training Center founded in 2002
by MOHW as an example, it offers foreign professionals training in clinical
medicine, acupuncture, traditional medicine and health care management, with
about 1,500 health professionals from 65 countries and territories completing courses
by the end of last year.
Equally impactful is the Global
Medical Instruments Support and Service Program. Launched by the MOHW in 2005,
it has integrated efforts by hospitals across Taiwan to provide usable
equipment to developing nations. More than 5,400 items have been shipped to
medical institutions in 33 countries and territories through the project.
Lite-Med’s dual-module localization
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripter is a high-tech medical device for the
treatment of patients with kidney stones, Alexandave Industries has 30 plus
years of experience in fitness equipment and portfolio with senior health
management systems, Medicode Technology is one of the leading manufacturers and
exporters of dental & medical equipment. MarksteinSichtec specializes in
medical endoscope design and respiratory equipment experts. Body Organ
Biomedical produces high-quality Collagen Matrix to support physiologic repair
process in ocular connective tissue & epithelium. Karma gives positive
energy into the lives of all wheelchair users.
Visitors to Taiwan Expo 2019 are
welcome to explore Taiwan Healthcare Pavilion located at Pragati Maidan Hall
11, New Delhi during the course of the event.
