May 20, 2025, 6:46 AM
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Taiwan's health contributions ignored as global support grows
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- Taiwan has made significant contributions to global health through advanced public health systems and infectious disease networks.
- Countries like the United States and Japan have voiced support for Taiwan's inclusion in the WHA and highlighted the detrimental effects of its exclusion.
- The ongoing exclusion from the WHA is viewed as counterproductive to global health efforts.
In a significant global health context, Taiwan has faced exclusion from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its decision-making body, the World Health Assembly (WHA), for several years, primarily due to political maneuvering by the People's Republic of China. This exclusion is founded on United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, adopted in 1971, which does not explicitly address Taiwan's status nor grants Beijing the legitimacy to represent Taiwan's 23.5 million citizens in international forums. The resolution has often been interpreted as a tool to inhibit Taiwan's participation in UN-affiliated organizations, including the WHO.
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