6-Letter from Foundation of Medical Professionals
Alliance in Taiwan
I read from the East Asia Report dated 13 August
2006 that the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee recommended
the British Government to support Taiwan's bid for full membership
of the WTO. Hence I would like to express my deep gratitude for
your support on behalf of our Foundation which has been dedicated
to the bid for more that 10 years.
According to the poll conducted by our foundation
up to 80% of Taiwanese people support their government to apply
for full membership of the WHO. The poll result reflects that
people of Taiwan believe participation in WTO is crucial to their
health and protection. On the other hand the United Kingdom's
advocacy of democracy and human rights share the same value with
Taiwan's recent liberalisation and democratisation.
Under the threat of avian influenza epidemics,
any gaps in the network of epidemic prevention would cause tremendous
damage to human life and economy globally. Therefore, Taiwan as
the 16th largest trading nation and the transportation hub of
East Asia should not be excluded from the organisation which aims
for promoting the world health. In addition Taiwan's achievements
on public health service and the medical relief that it provides
to the third world has proved that Taiwan is capable of making
more contributions to the WHO.
Once again on behalf of the people of Taiwan
I would like to appreciate your understanding of Taiwan's need
for being a member of the World Health Organisation. I will head
the Taiwan for WHO lobby composed of MPs and doctors to visit
your country from 19-21 September of this year. I hope that at
the time we will have the opportunity to express our gratitude
to your Committee in person.
President
Foundation of Medical Professionals Alliance in Taiwan
18 August 2006
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