Government Approves Health Screening Budget for Lanyu; 5,300 Residents to Benefit from July
The Executive Yuan has officially approved a 91.21 million NTD health screening project for Lanyu residents, initiated by Legislator Chen Ying. Starting in July, approximately 5,300 people will receive comprehensive medical evaluations to address long-term health concerns from nuclear waste.
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Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Chen Ying stated today that the Executive Yuan has formally approved the "Lanyu Resident Health Screening" project, which she requested last year. With a total budget of approximately 91.21 million NTD, about 5,300 Lanyu residents and related personnel are expected to benefit, with screenings scheduled to begin in July.
In a press release, Chen Ying noted that the government's placement of nuclear waste in Lanyu since 1982 has impacted the local living environment. However, only one health screening was held in 2018. Last May, she raised an inquiry in the Legislative Yuan regarding health screenings for Lanyu residents and has since tracked the progress with the Executive Yuan and relevant ministries.
Chen Ying expressed appreciation for the Executive Yuan's swift decision. The screening project will be executed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), with funding provided by the Nuclear Power Plant Backend Operation Fund as a special project. MOHW has initiated planning and preliminary work, including commissioning medical institutions, local promotion, and health assessments.
The screening items will include basic blood tests such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and kidney function, as well as biochemical items like liver function and blood sugar. Furthermore, it will incorporate tumor marker screenings, chest X-rays, thyroid ultrasounds, ECGs, and pulmonary function tests to provide a comprehensive health assessment.
In a press release, Chen Ying noted that the government's placement of nuclear waste in Lanyu since 1982 has impacted the local living environment. However, only one health screening was held in 2018. Last May, she raised an inquiry in the Legislative Yuan regarding health screenings for Lanyu residents and has since tracked the progress with the Executive Yuan and relevant ministries.
Chen Ying expressed appreciation for the Executive Yuan's swift decision. The screening project will be executed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), with funding provided by the Nuclear Power Plant Backend Operation Fund as a special project. MOHW has initiated planning and preliminary work, including commissioning medical institutions, local promotion, and health assessments.
The screening items will include basic blood tests such as cholesterol, triglycerides, and kidney function, as well as biochemical items like liver function and blood sugar. Furthermore, it will incorporate tumor marker screenings, chest X-rays, thyroid ultrasounds, ECGs, and pulmonary function tests to provide a comprehensive health assessment.