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Taiwan
Quick Facts
- JCI hospitals
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- Clinics in registry
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- Regulatory body
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan)
- Visa
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- Timezone
- CST (UTC+8)
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar
Practical information
Emergency numbers
- Police110
- Medical / Ambulance119
- Fire119
Language
Mandarin
Local authorities
Sources CIA World Factbook — Taiwan (accessed 2026-07-05)
Regulation, recourse and logistics
Regulatory bodies
Recourse mechanisms
- Ministry of Health and Welfare complaint route
Patients may file a complaint with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the body that administers healthcare in Taiwan. The ministry publishes patient-rights information at mohw.gov.tw/cp-16-44-1.html.
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of 35,808 square kilometers, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometers. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.
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- Regulatory Body
- Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan)
- JCI-Accredited Facilities
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- Visa Notes
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- Patient Rights
- Official resource
Malpractice Framework
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Healthcare System
Healthcare in Taiwan is administered by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Executive Yuan. As with other developed economies, Taiwanese people are well-nourished but face such health problems as chronic obesity and heart disease. In 2023, Taiwan had 2.3 physicians and 7.3 hospital beds per 1,000 population. There were 476 hospitals and 23,421 clinics in the country. Per capita health expenditures totaled US$2,522 in 2023. Health expenditures constituted 7.8% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023; 63% of the expenditures were from public funds. Overall life expectancy in 2025 is 80.94 years.
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Practical Information
Healthcare in Taiwan is administered by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Medical care is delivered in Mandarin, with English also used in medical settings, and the local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Emergency services are reached on 110 for police and 119 for ambulance and fire. As of 2023, Taiwan had 476 hospitals and 23,421 clinics, with 2.3 physicians and 7.3 hospital beds per 1,000 population. The United Kingdom does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with it, so only limited support is available to British nationals; the British Office in Taipei is the point of reference for UK travellers needing assistance. The UK Foreign Office advises travellers to arrange appropriate travel insurance before departure, covering their itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Common Procedures
Taiwan — Frequently Asked Questions
Who regulates healthcare in Taiwan?
Healthcare in Taiwan is administered by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Executive Yuan; its website is mohw.gov.tw, and it publishes patient-rights information on its site. As of 2023, Taiwan had 476 hospitals and 23,421 clinics, with 2.3 physicians and 7.3 hospital beds per 1,000 population, and 63% of health expenditure came from public funds.
What are the emergency numbers in Taiwan?
Dial 110 for the police and 119 for an ambulance or the fire service. Taiwan is on China Standard Time (UTC+8). Medical care is delivered in Mandarin, with English also used in medical settings, and the local currency is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).
What consular support is available to British nationals in Taiwan?
The United Kingdom does not recognise Taiwan as a state and has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan, so limited support is available to British nationals; the British Office in Taipei is the point of contact for further information. The UK Foreign Office advises travellers to arrange appropriate travel insurance covering their itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.