The 73rd session of the WHA is to be held virtually on Monday and Tuesday, but Taiwan — which participated in the annual assembly as an observer from 2009 to 2016 — has not received an invitation. Front row from left, Taiwan United Nations Alliance (TAIUNA) president Michael Tsai, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung and TAIUNA secretary-general William Lo raise their fists at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. Photo: Wang Yi-sung, Taipei TimesThe increased support reflects the accumulated efforts of the government and civic groups over the years, the ministry said. Due to the tight agenda, each member state would have only two minutes to speak, the source said, adding that the proposals might be discussed at a WHO meeting scheduled for October and November. Separately yesterday, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), a group of lawmakers and members of the Taiwan United Nations Alliance also held a news conference about the nation’s efforts to attend the WHA.

Source: Taipei Times May 15, 2020 15:56 UTC