AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedical Oversight: Taiwan is investigating allegations that a Tainan doctor used a forged U.S. medical diploma to obtain a licence; officials say the claims are unverified and Chinese medical degrees are not recognized for licensing. Road Safety: President Lai proposed tougher penalties for drug-impaired driving, including fines up to NT$150,000 for first-time offenders and roadside saliva tests. Population Health: Taiwan’s population fell for a 33rd straight month in September, with 7,704 births. Lai said the government plans a NT$5,000 monthly allowance for children from birth to age 18 starting next year. Disease Prevention: Taiwan’s hepatitis C elimination strategy was published in The Lancet after the country reported diagnosis and treatment rates above WHO targets. Flu deaths and severe cases also reached a one-year high, with 1.06 million people vaccinated.
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