Prime Highlights :
- Taiwan and Europe aim to deepen healthcare ties through joint innovation and policy alignment.
- Taiwan positions itself as a reliable partner in global public health efforts.
Key Facts :
- ECCT promotes business and policy collaboration between Taiwan and European stakeholders.
- Taiwan is experiencing rapid population ageing and a declining birth rate, increasing pressure on healthcare systems.
Background :
The Taiwan-European Healthcare Forum 2026 took place at the end of April under the auspices of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) to highlight the growing collaboration between Taiwan and Europe in the healthcare industry.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim addressed the gathering through a recorded message. She described Taiwan-Europe ties as an important force supporting global public health efforts and called for stronger collaboration to tackle emerging health challenges.
The forum focused on building a healthier Taiwan through international partnerships. Discussions covered ageing populations, family-oriented healthcare policies, respiratory care, and vaccination. Speakers underlined the need for better coordination as healthcare systems face rising pressure.
ECCT Chairperson Tina Graves said Taiwan is now a super-aged society with a rapidly falling birth rate. She noted that this demographic shift has happened faster than in many other countries. According to her, this makes healthcare a critical policy concern and requires timely action to keep the system stable.
Hsiao highlighted that Europe has strong capabilities in pharmaceutical research, while Taiwan leads in technology and medical innovation. She said the government is working to align local rules with global standards and push forward its “Healthy Taiwan” plan.
She added that Taiwan has received recognition from the European Union for meeting pharmaceutical standards and has joined global regulatory groups. These developments, she said, strengthen Taiwan’s position as a dependable partner in international healthcare. She added that Taiwan will continue to work with European governments, research bodies, and businesses to improve public health outcomes.
