Origin and Tasks
The state of a nation’s development is reflected in the health of its people. Health is likewise the foundation of a happy society. As we face the global challenges of the post-pandemic era, we must take action to promote healthy living for all, enhance lifelong care, and align Taiwan with sustainable health development around the globe to put our vision of a Healthy Taiwan into practice through national policy. Therefore, at a press conference on June 19, 2024, the president announced the establishment of the Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee at the Presidential Office. The committee gathers representatives from various sectors to form a communication platform for formulating and advancing health policies in Taiwan.
The Healthy Taiwan Promotion Committee will in principle convene once every three months at the Presidential Office. It will undertake three main tasks: it will serve as a platform for social participation, a bridge for social communication, and an engine for policy effectiveness, through which it aims to foster social consensus and put that into action. In this way, the committee will work to enhance the health of the people of Taiwan, thereby strengthening the nation and encouraging the world to embrace Taiwan.
Organization Chart
The committee shall consist of 24 members, with the president serving as its convener. There are three deputy conveners. The remaining 20 members shall be selected from representatives of government agencies and experts from a variety of fields in the healthcare sector. Members are appointed for a one-year term, with the possibility of reappointment or new appointments as necessary. Consultants may also be appointed, and government officials and representatives from various sectors of society may be invited to attend meetings as non-voting participants.
The committee shall have one executive secretary and two deputy executive secretaries. The Ministry of Health and Welfare shall serve as the agenda steering secretariat, while the First Bureau and other units of the Office of the President shall act as the administrative secretariat.
The committee holds discussions in 11 key areas: health promotion and chronic disease prevention, comprehensive pediatric medical and health care, strengthened mental health support, enhanced national cancer prevention and treatment programs, quality care for indigenous peoples, medical and long-term care service integration, hospice and palliative care, National Health Insurance sustainability, workplace improvement for healthcare professionals, smart medicine and health care, and the Healthy Taiwan Cultivation Plan.
