The Ministry of Health & Wellness has received a major boost thanks to a generous donation of medical equipment from Taiwan.
On behalf of the Taiwanese NGO Cao Zhong Zhi Foundation, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize, Lily Li-Wen Hsu, handed over the equipment to Belize’s Minister of Health & Wellness, Kevin Bernard.
The donation includes 250 adult wheelchairs, 50 children’s wheelchairs, 80 toilet chairs, 160 aluminium walkers, and 400 aluminium canes. The Taiwanese government also covered all shipping costs, making this valuable contribution possible.
“These supplies will make a real difference in the lives of many Belizeans,” said Minister Bernard, noting that the equipment will help improve healthcare access and support people with mobility challenges.
Taiwan has been a long-standing partner in Belize’s public health efforts. This latest donation is another example of the strong friendship between the two nations and the power of global cooperation in addressing health challenges.
The Government of Belize expressed deep appreciation to the Cao Zhong Zhi Foundation and the people of Taiwan, reaffirming its support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO) and the annual World Health Assembly.
This partnership is seen as a model of international collaboration, and Belize looks forward to continued cooperation with Taiwan to strengthen its healthcare system.