Taiwan WHA Delegation Returns After Push for Global Support

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Taiwan’s delegation to the World Health Assembly has returned to Taipei after advocating for the country’s inclusion in the annual global health meeting in Geneva. Health Minister Shih Chung-liang said Taiwanese medical, nursing and public health students also joined the effort, showing strong public support for participation in the WHA. Taiwan has been excluded from the assembly for the past decade due to pressure from China. Despite that, Taiwan maintained a visible presence through a biotech exhibition and diplomatic outreach. Eleven diplomatic allies and 26 countries, along with the European Union, voiced support for Taiwan’s participation.

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00:00Taiwan's delegation to the World Health Assembly has returned to Taipei, with members reflecting on the support they received abroad.

00:44The group went to Geneva to advocate for Taiwan's inclusion in the Assembly. Taiwan has been blocked from participating in

00:51the Assembly for the past decade due to pressure from China.

00:55But Taiwan's presence at the event was still strong, with an industry exhibition showing off the country's biotech achievements.

01:03Throughout the event, dozens of countries spoke in support of Taiwan's participation.

01:08Earlier this day, President Leitingde thanked the delegation for their efforts.

01:12Thank you very much.

01:43Taiwan's health care achievements will be on display again as Taipei is set to host a global conference for nurses

01:50next year.

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