HPA of Taiwan 衛生福利部國民健康署

Official X account of Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of China (Taiwan)

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Taiwan's Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act https://t.co/a9C1Hcelfo

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🚭 Tobacco Control Regulations in Taiwan

Violations are subject to fines under Taiwan's Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act.

❌E-cigarettes: Prohibited.
The manufacture, import, sale, supply, advertisement, and use of e-cigarettes are prohibited in Taiwan.

⚠️ Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs):
Only products approved through Taiwan's Health Risk Assessment Review may be manufactured, imported, or sold.

Before bringing tobacco products into Taiwan, please check the applicable regulations. Please refer to the comments below for more information.

📌 Different Products, Similar Health Risks. All tobacco products are harmful to health.

#Taiwan #TobaccoControl #PublicHealth #EndTobacco #Travel

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Key Tasks in the Promotion of Breastfeeding https://t.co/9Zb239sMPY
HPA’s official Facebook page campaign(Chinese) https://t.co/qchm4w79sE

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Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration (HPA) remains committed to strengthening breastfeeding support and creating a breastfeeding-friendly environment.
✓Strengthening professional breastfeeding support through the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
✓Building community and public environments that support mothers in breastfeeding.
✓Providing accessible information and consultation resources for mothers and families.
Through continued collaboration with healthcare providers, families, and communities, the HPA works to ensure that mothers and families receive ongoing support throughout their breastfeeding journey

To mark World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), the HPA is launching an online campaign on its official Facebook page, inviting the public to share breastfeeding stories and messages of support.

For more information about the campaign and breastfeeding support policies, please see the comments below.

#WBW2026 #BreastfeedingforaSustainableStartInLife #StrengthenWhatWorks #Breastfeeding #WABA #SDGs

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As highlighted by @WHO, Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) is a key action area of the @UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021–2030).
At the 23rd IAGG World Congress, Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration(HPA) shared its experience in implementing the WHO ICOPE framework. 🇹🇼
Taiwan’s two-step ICOPE model integrates early screening, timely referral, and community-based support to help older adults maintain intrinsic capacity and age in good health. In 2025, approximately 363,000 older adults received ICOPE services, with those showing functional declines referred, according to their needs, to healthcare, long-term care, and community resources.
Taiwan’s experience shows how healthy ageing policies can be translated into practice and offers useful insights for advancing sustainable, community-based care. 🌏

#HealthyAgeing #ICOPE #IAGG #Taiwan

@rivm
@NASPTweets
@GPFoodCoop
@hku_son

[@OptometryToday @OptometryToday]

A 2025 vision screening pilot by @TaiwanHPA and @NTU_TW has found that more than half of Taiwanese 5-year-olds are myopic or pre-myopic >>> https://t.co/poPcMlNzHU

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@OptometryToday @NTU_TW Thank you for highlighting Taiwan’s efforts in children’s vision health. We remain committed to early screening, healthy eye habits, and myopia prevention.

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🌍 Taiwan’s successful healthcare model for #HepatitisC elimination gains global recognition at the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79. ✨

At the “Global Action on Hepatitis C Elimination” side event in Geneva, Taiwan shared its successful “Taiwan Model” after achieving WHO “Gold Tier” standards ahead of schedule.

✅ Diagnosis and treatment rates both exceed 90%
✅ Blood screening and injection safety coverage both reach 100%
✅ Integrated healthcare services from prevention to treatment have significantly improved access to antiviral therapies.

International experts recognized Taiwan as a global benchmark in hepatitis C control. Taiwan will continue working with partners toward the 2030 goal of eliminating viral hepatitis.

#TaiwanCanHelp #HealthyTaiwan #TaiwanModel #GlobalHealth
@worldhepalliance
@GlobaHep
@MOHW_Taiwan

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🌍 During the 79th World Health Assembly #WHA79 in Geneva, Taiwan successfully hosted the side event “Cancer Policy and Innovation: From Early Detection to Equitable Treatment” to share our commitment to advancing cancer prevention and precision medicine.

As part of the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, Taiwan shared its three key pillars of cancer prevention and control:
🔹 Expanding early detection and cancer screening
🔹Genetic testing and precision medicine
🔹Establishing a dedicated Cancer Drug Fund

The event was well received by international experts, who praised Taiwan’s preventive healthcare strategies and innovative health policies. It also underscored Taiwan’s commitment to global health collaboration, as we continue sharing our experience and working with partners toward a more equitable and resilient future for health.

#TaiwanCanHelp #CancerCare #PrecisionMedicine
@imperialcollege
@LSHTM
@IARCWHO
@AcadSinica
@MOHW_Taiwan

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🎉 Congratulations to six Taiwanese hospitals for winning the 2026 GNTH Gold Forum Award! 🇹🇼

All tobacco-free hospitals recommended by Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration (HPA) received this international recognition and have been invited to share the “Taiwan Experience” at a global forum, highlighting Taiwan’s leadership in tobacco control and health promotion.

Taiwan has now earned a total of 46 Gold Awards! 🏆

At the conference, Director-General Shen delivered a keynote speech titled “New Tobacco Control Policies and Their Outcomes in Taiwan.” 🚭

Together with the world, we continue to build a healthier, smoke-free future. 🌍

#Taiwan #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl #GNTH
@enspbrussels
@HSEQuitTeam
@respadd

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Taiwan HPA hosts 2 #WHA79 side events on cancer innovation and hepatitis C elimination, bringing global experts to advance early detection & health equity. We look forward to engaging with
@IASLC
@uicc
@LSHTM
@ErasmusMC
@imperialcollege
@Hep_Alliance
@HepatitisCTrust
@ncdalliance

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Ovarian cancer lacks effective screening tools—early awareness is the key.
🔍Seek evaluation if persistent:
Bloating
Loss of appetite
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Urinary frequency/urgency

HPA & @WOCCnews care for women's health.

#WorldOvarianCancerDay #TealRibbon #ReachForTheScars

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📖 Read the full press release (Chinese): https://t.co/r0XQOpfQjF

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National Health Care Conference: Deepening Preventative Care Policies!

Over 250 public health leaders from across Taiwan came together to exchange innovative policies and best local practices — working collectively to advance #HealthyTaiwan.

#HealthEquity #PublicHealth

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More information📑

Children’s Health Handbook (legacy version)
https://t.co/2os2d0ODPs
Enhanced Handbook for Children’s Preventive Healthcare Service (current version/ Chinese) https://t.co/Pa3toSHVB0
Dad's Pregnancy and Parenting Health Handbook
https://t.co/MGbMUOhNDD

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📢 Taiwan expands child healthcare services from July 2026!

HPA brings together pediatricians, family doctors, and specialists to ensure precise growth monitoring, early detection of potential issues, professional guidance, & timely referrals.🤝

#Taiwan #ChildHealth #Healthcare

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請追蹤新帳號 @TaiwanHPA 與我們保持聯繫。我們將定期分享台灣最新的公衛政策動態！🇹🇼

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@hpa_gov_tw 官方帳號遷移公告！

請追蹤新帳號 @TaiwanHPA 與我們保持聯繫。我們將定期分享台灣最新的公衛政策動態！🇹🇼

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@hpa_gov_tw 官方帳號遷移公告！

請追蹤新帳號 @TaiwanHPA 與我們保持聯繫。我們將定期分享台灣最新的公衛政策動態！🇹🇼

We’ve moved!
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#Taiwan #PublicHealth #HealthPolicy