Taiwan Reinstated as African Swine Fever-Free Nation; President: Continue to Strengthen Epidemic Prevention Resilience
Taiwan has been approved by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) as a non-infected area for African Swine Fever, restoring its ASF-free status. This makes Taiwan the only country in Asia to be free of all "three major pig diseases": Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Classical Swine Fever, and African Swine Fever.
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The Ministry of Agriculture announced today that Taiwan has received early approval from the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to resume its self-declared African Swine Fever (ASF) free status. Taiwan has also become the only country in Asia to be free of the "three major pig diseases": Foot-and-Mouth Disease, Classical Swine Fever, and African Swine Fever.
President Lai Ching-te stated in a Facebook post tonight that the ability to pass such rigorous scrutiny in a short period stems from Taiwan's long-term accumulated systems and professionalism. From monitoring to response, and from border control to the industry, Taiwan has gradually established epidemic prevention and quarantine capabilities that align with international standards, not only defending its borders but also earning international trust.
The President emphasized that this achievement belongs to all partners who have stood firm in their positions and contributed together. He extended heartfelt gratitude to hog farmers, the administrative team, epidemic prevention and quarantine personnel, and participating experts and scholars. It is due to everyone's professionalism and perseverance that Taiwan's pigs have been successfully protected.
He also expressed gratitude to all citizens, noting that every disciplined cooperation during entry and exit, and every bit of understanding and support for epidemic prevention efforts, is an indispensable part of this defense line.
President Lai stated that it is precisely because of everyone's concerted efforts that Taiwan can overcome various challenges through unity. In the future, the government will continue to strengthen epidemic prevention resilience and steadily promote the industry's internationalization, allowing "Taiwanese pork" to continue to flourish globally.
In addition, Premier Cho Jung-tai also posted a "Thank You" message on Facebook tonight, stating that the persistence of pig farmers nationwide, and their highly efficient, unremitting cooperation, have together won this challenge, and Taiwan's high-quality pork is about to return to the international market. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150406
President Lai Ching-te stated in a Facebook post tonight that the ability to pass such rigorous scrutiny in a short period stems from Taiwan's long-term accumulated systems and professionalism. From monitoring to response, and from border control to the industry, Taiwan has gradually established epidemic prevention and quarantine capabilities that align with international standards, not only defending its borders but also earning international trust.
The President emphasized that this achievement belongs to all partners who have stood firm in their positions and contributed together. He extended heartfelt gratitude to hog farmers, the administrative team, epidemic prevention and quarantine personnel, and participating experts and scholars. It is due to everyone's professionalism and perseverance that Taiwan's pigs have been successfully protected.
He also expressed gratitude to all citizens, noting that every disciplined cooperation during entry and exit, and every bit of understanding and support for epidemic prevention efforts, is an indispensable part of this defense line.
President Lai stated that it is precisely because of everyone's concerted efforts that Taiwan can overcome various challenges through unity. In the future, the government will continue to strengthen epidemic prevention resilience and steadily promote the industry's internationalization, allowing "Taiwanese pork" to continue to flourish globally.
In addition, Premier Cho Jung-tai also posted a "Thank You" message on Facebook tonight, stating that the persistence of pig farmers nationwide, and their highly efficient, unremitting cooperation, have together won this challenge, and Taiwan's high-quality pork is about to return to the international market. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150406