• •  Taiwan to promote WHA participation,
  • Taiwan continues to enable research and innovation in microsystems and advanced technologies
  • At WHA79, Taiwan will showcase medical diplomacy, smart medical capabilities, foreign aid, advanced semiconductor and emerging technologies.

By Caribbean News Global

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Addressing a foreign ministry press conference, May 11, 2026, on World Health Assembly WHA79-related activities, health minister Dr Chung-Liang Shih, advised that Taiwan has still not received a formal invitation to attend the annual meeting, at a time when the world is facing numerous threats and challenges.

Health minister Shih emphasised that Taiwan should not be absent from WHA79 and must continue to advocate, and announced that he will lead a delegation to Geneva to take part in World Health Assembly, WHA79-related activities.

Taiwan has scheduled four large professional forums during WHA79. Discussions will highlight cancer treatment, global digital transformation trends, healthcare resilience, supply chain issues following the Russia-Ukraine war, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

The US remains a steadfast partner of Taiwan, and support for Taiwan continues to grow globally, advocating on Taiwan’s behalf.

WHA79 is scheduled from 18-23 May 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has also organised WHA79 Taiwan Smart Healthcare and Health Industry Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 17-19, 2026.

Taiwan’s advancement in semiconductors can transform technological expertise into solutions that improve healthcare quality and efficiency. The health minister advised that these events are expected to showcase Taiwan’s products and services.

“The strength of international support has not weakened because the US is absent,” health minister Dr Chung-Liang Shih said. Taiwan continues to contribute to global health efforts, although it is not currently a member of the World Health Organization (WHO).

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At WHA79, Taiwan will showcase medical diplomacy, smart medical capabilities, foreign aid, advanced semiconductor and emerging technologies.

Meanwhile, CMC Microsystems, Canada’s leader in enabling research and innovation in microsystems and advanced technologies, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), a world-leading R&D organisation from Taiwan, have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to strengthen collaboration in cutting-edge technology domains.

The agreement, effective January 1, 2026, establishes a framework for cooperation in key areas, including:

• Semiconductors – Photonics – Electronics and Optoelectronics – Artificial Intelligence – Quantum Technologies – Internet of Things (IoT).

Under this non-binding agreement, the two organisations will explore opportunities for joint research, co-development, commercialisation projects, and knowledge exchange through workshops, seminars, and researcher exchanges. The collaboration aims to accelerate innovation and foster global partnerships that benefit both Canadian and Taiwanese technology ecosystems.

Since its founding in 1973, ITRI has played a singular role in Taiwan’s economic transformation into an innovation-driven nation. Its focus on integrated circuit development spawned now-iconic companies like TSMC and delivered cutting-edge R&D to the industry.

Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organisations is unquestionably recognised globally. Support for Taiwan’s international engagement and democratically elected leaders is non-negotiable to the cause of freedom and democracy.

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Taiwan has introduced the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, placing “driving digital healthcare” at its core. By integrating big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud technologies, the system aims to improve healthcare quality and efficiency while moving toward a new healthcare model centered on holistic, person-centered care.

Taiwan’s technological strengths in advanced semiconductor, biomedical technology, global response to crisis, artificial intelligence, drone technology and supply chain systems have created trust, confidence and respect globally.

Taiwan is an indispensable partner in Global Health Governance

“Taiwan’s exclusion from the WHO is a direct result of China’s misinterpretation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and World Health Assembly Resolution 25.1. This exclusion creates a gap in global health governance. Taiwan has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to provide early warnings, share critical data, and contribute meaningfully during various health emergencies, including COVID-19. Global health should not be constrained by political considerations,” said Director General Charles Chou.

Taiwan’s expertise and meaningful participation in international organisations, global meetings, policy initiatives and mechanisms, including the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA79), would significantly benefit the international community.

Bringing together Taiwan’s friends, allies and like-minded to showcase Taiwan’s expertise and resources, contribute to a more dynamic global health system.