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Taiwan highlighted its latest smart medical technologies in Geneva during events held alongside the World Health Assembly, showcasing AI-assisted diagnosis, precision medicine and resilient health systems while thanking Palau for its continued support of Taiwan’s international participation in global organizations.
By: Laurel Marewibuel
KOROR, Palau — Taiwan showcased its smart medical technologies and reinforced its push for international participation at events held in Geneva during the World Health Assembly, officials said.
At an international press conference and the “Taiwan Smart Medical and Health Technology Exhibition,” held during the WHA, Taipei officials and private-sector representatives displayed innovations ranging from AI-assisted diagnosis and precision medicine to smart care and resilient health systems, Taiwan’s embassy in Palau said in a statement.
“Taiwan has always been deeply grateful for Palau’s longstanding support for Taiwan’s international participation and for consistently speaking up for Taiwan in international fora, including the WHA, UNGA, ICAO, INTERPOL, and UNFCCC,” the embassy said.
The exhibition, staged for the first time during the WHA, grouped displays into three areas under the theme “Who Cares? TAIWAN Cares!” and featured leading Taiwanese hospitals and technology firms, the embassy said. Taiwan emphasized how its semiconductor and AI strengths can be applied to disease prevention, hospital digital transformation and supply‑chain resilience.
“Taiwan’s efforts to participate in the WHA concern not only the rights and interests of the Taiwanese people, but also the well‑being of humanity and the integrity of the global public health system,” the embassy said. “Taiwan possesses extensive expertise and experience in areas such as infectious disease prevention, universal health coverage, digital health, and medical and public health assistance.”
The statement said Taiwan has partnered with international organizations and European partners on humanitarian and medical programs in Ukraine. During the Geneva events, Taiwan’s National Council signed a letter of intent with the Order of Malta to advance a rehabilitation and psychosocial support program for Ukrainian amputees. The program aims to train 250 health care professionals in Lviv and Vinnytsia over 18 months and to assist some 3,000 amputees and their families, the embassy said.
“No one should be left behind in global health governance,” the embassy said, adding that Taiwan will continue to advance public‑private partnerships and promote international medical cooperation while safeguarding “the rightful international participation of Taiwan’s 23 million people.”