Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-05-21
This year’s World Health Assembly kicked off in Geneva on Monday. While Taiwan has in
Chen said “red dust storm” is behind Taiwan’s exclusion from WHA. (CNA photo)
the past attended the annual meeting of the WHO’s governing body, China is preventing its participation this year, for a third year in a row. Nevertheless, a delegation from Taiwan is in Geneva calling on the world to recognize its right to attend.
“Hospital without Borders” is the name of an exhibition under way in Geneva on the sidelines of this year’s World Health Assembly (WHA). It’s just one of several events that Taiwanese NGOs are holding. The goal is to showcase Taiwan’s achievements in medical care and its willingness to participate in the World Health Organization.
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said Taiwan is the world’s 17th largest exporter and 18th largest importer, and yet it is unable to participate in the WHA. He also likened Chinese opposition to a “red dust storm.” [FULL STORY]
