AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBodily Autonomy: A Taiwan-focused essay marking Intersex Day of Remembrance revisits medical violence and the history of gender transition under duress, calling for solidarity and respect for trans and intersex people. Senior Health Coverage: Premier Cho Jung-tai will not countersign a bill requiring full government payment of eligible seniors’ National Health Insurance premiums. The Cabinet says the measure could strain finances and risk limiting aid for low-income seniors. Heart Testing: A National Taipei University of Technology team won an international award for a portable chip that detects three heart-disease biomarkers in 10 minutes using a small blood sample. The team is working with Mackay Memorial Hospital; human research approval is still pending. Healthy Diets: Advocates in Taipei urged Taiwan to include plant-based meals in its net-zero roadmap and promote low-carbon food in schools and workplaces.
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