Health Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States
Being one of five affiliates of the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Health Division is working on policy planning, coordination, promotion of bilateral (America) health and welfare cooperation.
Email: health.tecro@mofa.gov.tw
Taiwan CDC FAQ:
- Latest Press Releases:
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Category/NewsPage/tov1jahKUv8RGSbvmzLwFg
- Effective March 20,2023 Taiwan to relax other relevant epidemic prevention measures
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Category/ListContent/tov1jahKUv8RGSbvmzLwFg?uaid=WSZT7bbeEkFGlR2km4-wAQ
- Crucial Policies for Combating COVID-19
https://covid19.mohw.gov.tw/en/sp-timeline0-206.html
- Check the CDC website for additional information:
- Contact information for COVID-19 prevention policy
Taiwan CDC 24-hour service hotline (English): 011-886-800-001922 (International call rates may apply by your carrier)
E-mail: cdc1922@cdc.gov.tw
Taiwan FDA FAQ:
- Bringing Self-use Prescription Medication When Traveling to Taiwan:
- For non-prescription drugs, a traveler can bring up to 12 bottles (or cans, boxes, sticks) for each medication, but not exceeding 36 in total.
https://www.fda.gov.tw/ENG/siteListContent.aspx?sid=10369&id=28123
- For prescription drugs, a traveler can bring up to a 2 month supply without a doctor’s note or prescription information. With a doctor’s prescription, the amount should be reasonable within the limit of the prescription up to 6 months.
For personal-use prescription drugs online application form
(only in Mandarin Chinese)
https://oap.fda.gov.tw/B101/B101_2?ItemSEQ=11
- Injectables require a doctor’s note and prescription.
- Statement For Patients Carrying Controlled Drugs Into Or Out Of Taiwan:
https://www.fda.gov.tw/ENG/lawContent.aspx?cid=5061&id=3079
- Check the TFDA website for additional information:
https://www.fda.gov.tw/ENG/index.aspx
- Contact Information:
Consultation service hotline: 011-886-2-2787-8200
(Mon.-Fri. / 8am-6pm Taiwan time / International call rates may apply by your carrier)
Annual Important Meetings:
- 2023 Global Health Forum in Taiwan (2023 Nov. 7-8)
- 2023 Healthcare Expo (2023 Nov.30~Dec.03)
https://expo.taiwan-healthcare.org/en/
