Taiwan's Status in WHO: A View on International Healthcare Cooperation and Digital Standardization
Tajvan helye a WHO-ban van - Népszava
Summary
The article highlights Taiwan's contribution to global health operations, noting its adoption of international digital standards like FHIR. It reports the ongoing exclusion from the World Health Organization (WHO) due to political pressure despite these efforts.
Details
This article addresses Taiwan's role in global public health governance and its issue regarding international status. Taiwan is noted for having a national healthcare insurance system covering nearly the entire population and achieving top rankings globally in health indices. Furthermore, it highlights that Taiwan contributes to global medical data sharing by adopting international digital standards such as FHIR. A specific example given is a humanitarian mission conducted in April 2025 to several cities in Ukraine, providing services like cardiology and emergency care. However, despite these significant contributions, the article states that Taiwan continues to be excluded from WHO due to political pressure. It argues that recognizing and supporting Taiwan's participation is essential for achieving universal global health governance.
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