ministry · Taiwan
Ministry of Health and Welfare (衛生福利部)
Taiwan's national ministry responsible for healthcare and social welfare. It regulates medical institutions and medical personnel and operates a public inquiry system for verifying whether a healthcare provider is a legally licensed practitioner. Physician and dentist licensing in Taiwan is administered at ministry level rather than through a separate professional council.
Scope of authority
Ministry-level regulation of medical care in Taiwan, including registration and oversight of medical personnel (physicians, dentists, nurses, pharmacists) and medical institutions, national health insurance, and food and drug safety.