EPIDEMIC EFFORT:President Ma Ying-jeou told the Executive Yuan to bolster international cooperation in combating epidemics as Seoul confirmed its 50th case

Taipei Times
Date: Jun 07, 2015
By: Staff writer, with CNA

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) has instructed government agencies to provide comprehensive information to people traveling abroad and to reinforce entry inspection and quarantine, as cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) increased in South Korea.

Speaking at a national security meeting he called on Friday, Ma directed medical institutions in Taiwan to adopt prevention and control measures.

Officials from 14 ministries and agencies responsible for health and welfare, foreign affairs, interior affairs, communications, national defense, education, immigration, tourism and police administration were present.

Ma said that with frequent visits between Taiwan and neighboring countries, relevant government agencies must be prepared in case of an outbreak.     [FULL  STORY]