Taiwan's Smart Medical Innovations Take Centre Stage in Geneva

Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released an official promotional video titled ‘Taiwan Cares Beyond Borders’ and a teaser for the ‘Taiwan Smart Medical & HealthTech Expo’ to rally international support ahead of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA). The step aims to showcase Taiwan’s smart health services and to champion meaningful participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). The three-minute video was launched at a joint press conference by Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung and Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang on 11 May 2026. The video highlights Taiwan’s ability to integrate artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and information technology to advance public health solutions for an ageing population. ‘Taiwan has long invested in public health and medical technology, and thus possesses the capacity to contribute to global health governance,’ stated the MOFA release via the Department of International Information Service. This year the campaign carries the main slogan ‘Chip in with Taiwan’ and a WHO-supportive motto ‘TAIWAN Cares!’. The campaign visuals show the island of Taiwan formed from a circuit of chip components, symbolising the vital role of Taiwanese technology in the global health ecosystem. Beyond digital promotion, Taiwan is hosting the inaugural Taiwan Smart Medical & HealthTech Expo at Hotel President Wilson in Geneva, from 17–19 May 2026. The expo provides an international platform to see Taiwan’s practices in delivering precise, human-centred medical services. The promotional video has been disseminated globally through the official YouTube channel ‘Trending Taiwan’ and through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Threads and X to reinforce the message that Taiwan is ready to share its experience to improve global public health. Harvard Medical School (HMS) has been engaged to position Indonesia as a regional hub of excellence in primary health research. A total of 21 RSUD are set to be inaugurated in May 2026 by President Prabowo, enabling residents to access specialist doctors without travelling to major cities. In the midst of a dynamic health industry, hospitals in Indonesia face increasingly complex challenges. Baznas through Rumah Sehat Baznas (RSB) Pesawaran provides free health services, as well as education on the hazards of smoking to students at SMP Negeri 27 Pesawaran, Lampung. Siloam Fair 2026 is a platform offering activities for the public, from free health screenings and medical education via health talks to blood donation drives.