Chen Shih-chung

Chen Shih-chung
陳時中
Chen Shih-chung (left)
Minister of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China
Assumed office
8 February 2017
Deputy Ho Chi-kung, Lu Pau-ching
Vice Tsai Sen-tien
Hsueh Jui-yuan
Preceded by Lin Tzou-yien
Deputy Minister of Department of Health of the Republic of China
In office
2005–2008
Minister Hou Sheng-mao
Personal details
Nationality Republic of China
Alma mater Taipei Medical College

Chen Shih-chung (Chinese: 陳時中; pinyin: Chén Shízhōng) is a Taiwanese politician. He is the current Minister of Health and Welfare.[1]

Early life

Chen graduated from the School of Dentistry of Taipei Medical College in 1977.[2]

Ministry of Health and Welfare

At a press conference after being sworn-in as the health and welfare minister, Chen said that he would continue the current policy of the ministry and would try to avoid big personnel changes.[3]

2017 World Health Assembly

Chen flew to Geneva, Switzerland and arrived on 20 May 2017 despite the absence of invitation for Chinese Taipei to attend the World Health Assembly in 2017. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the arrangement for Chen to attend bilateral meetings outside the assembly including other events, such as press conference, interviews and Taiwan Night held by non-governmental organization.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Su, Fang-ho; Chiang, Chih-hsiung; Lee, Hsin-fang (4 February 2017). "Cabinet reshuffle sees four new names". Taipei Times. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "CHEN Shih-chung, Minister of Health and Welfare". Ministry of Health and Welfare. 8 February 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  3. ↑ Lee, I-chia (9 February 2017). "Health minister vows to stay the course". Taipei Times. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  4. ↑ http://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3169404


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