Forced Organ Harvesting Lawmaking: Taiwan lawmakers held a June 17 hearing on strengthening the legal framework against forced organ harvesting, warning that loopholes could still enable illicit transplants and transplant tourism. Cardiac Wearables Market Watch: A new global report projects growth for ECG patch and Holter monitors, with demand rising for ambulatory arrhythmia detection and related care. Hospital Safety Tech: Another market outlook flags continued expansion for closed system drug transfer devices used to handle hazardous medicines in oncology and other high-risk settings. AI for Healthcare Infrastructure: Taiwan’s Digital Affairs Ministry is moving ahead with feasibility reviews and a public hearing for private-sector AI computing centers, aiming to support national AI projects including precision medicine. Exam Integrity and AI Misuse: NTU disqualified a medical school applicant for cheating with AI smart glasses, underscoring how generative tools are challenging exam fairness. Public Health & Environment: Taipei’s heavy rain caused widespread flooding and two lightning injuries treated at NTU Hospital, with residents reporting health and sanitation concerns like cockroaches in floodwaters. Biosafety/Animal Health: Kaohsiung Customs intercepted a Taiwanese traveler smuggling 304 live animals (including geckos) from China, citing wildlife and infectious animal disease prevention rules. Health-Adjacent Food Trends: Food Taipei Mega Shows is pushing “Smart Eating x Green Living,” highlighting precision nutrition and greener food systems for consumers. Lab Automation Demand: A new outlook points to steady growth in automated liquid handling systems used across biotech and pharma workflows.