President Lai's English Speech: Hoping to Introduce Smart Technology to Elevate Medical Service Quality
President Lai Ching-te delivered an English speech at an international medical symposium, emphasizing the use of AI and digital technology to build a smart healthcare system and upgrade medical services to focus on prevention.
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The Presidential Office issued a press release this morning stating that President Lai attended the opening ceremony of the "2026 17th Asia-Pacific Forum of Medical Laboratory Sciences" in Taichung yesterday at noon.
In his speech, President Lai welcomed experts and scholars from around the world who traveled far to gather in Taiwan. He noted that their gathering not only enhances academic exchange but also demonstrates the Asia-Pacific region's determination to work together to protect people's health.
President Lai stated that medical testing is like the "eyes" of the healthcare system. Whether it is early disease detection, clinical diagnosis, risk assessment, or post-treatment monitoring, it heavily relies on their professional interpretation. They stand not only on the front lines of medical care but also serve as a key driving force in the development of smart healthcare.
He mentioned that the core tenet of this year's symposium is "Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient," leading medical testing into a new era, which is also a critical direction for global healthcare development.
The President indicated that whether it is AI-assisted diagnosis, smart laboratories, or automated testing, new technologies are changing the face of medical services, making everyone more capable of detecting problems early and providing more precise care.
He added that Taiwan is facing multiple challenges, including a super-aging society, an increase in chronic diseases, and extreme weather. It is necessary to leverage digital technology and artificial intelligence to build a smart health system that covers all ages and environments, equipped with proactive early warning and real-time response capabilities. This will promote a shift in the medical model from treatment-centric to healthcare centered on prevention and health promotion.
President Lai pointed out that this is also the government's goal of actively building a "Healthy Taiwan." By expanding medical investments and introducing smart technologies, the hope is to combine Taiwan's high-tech advantages with its biomedical capabilities to further elevate the quality of medical services and drive continuous innovative development in the biomedical industry.
He concluded that in this process, the role of medical testing will become increasingly important. Medical testing is not just a part of the diagnostic workflow; it is an essential pillar of precision medicine, public health, infection control, and the resilience of the healthcare system. He hopes everyone will continue to deepen professional cooperation, strengthen health, and work together to achieve sustainable development of the healthcare system, ensuring people's health is properly protected and developed. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150419
In his speech, President Lai welcomed experts and scholars from around the world who traveled far to gather in Taiwan. He noted that their gathering not only enhances academic exchange but also demonstrates the Asia-Pacific region's determination to work together to protect people's health.
President Lai stated that medical testing is like the "eyes" of the healthcare system. Whether it is early disease detection, clinical diagnosis, risk assessment, or post-treatment monitoring, it heavily relies on their professional interpretation. They stand not only on the front lines of medical care but also serve as a key driving force in the development of smart healthcare.
He mentioned that the core tenet of this year's symposium is "Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient," leading medical testing into a new era, which is also a critical direction for global healthcare development.
The President indicated that whether it is AI-assisted diagnosis, smart laboratories, or automated testing, new technologies are changing the face of medical services, making everyone more capable of detecting problems early and providing more precise care.
He added that Taiwan is facing multiple challenges, including a super-aging society, an increase in chronic diseases, and extreme weather. It is necessary to leverage digital technology and artificial intelligence to build a smart health system that covers all ages and environments, equipped with proactive early warning and real-time response capabilities. This will promote a shift in the medical model from treatment-centric to healthcare centered on prevention and health promotion.
President Lai pointed out that this is also the government's goal of actively building a "Healthy Taiwan." By expanding medical investments and introducing smart technologies, the hope is to combine Taiwan's high-tech advantages with its biomedical capabilities to further elevate the quality of medical services and drive continuous innovative development in the biomedical industry.
He concluded that in this process, the role of medical testing will become increasingly important. Medical testing is not just a part of the diagnostic workflow; it is an essential pillar of precision medicine, public health, infection control, and the resilience of the healthcare system. He hopes everyone will continue to deepen professional cooperation, strengthen health, and work together to achieve sustainable development of the healthcare system, ensuring people's health is properly protected and developed. (Editor: Su Chih-tsung) 1150419