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The Massachusetts General Court passes resolution commending Taiwan on its contributions to promote world health, April 20, 2006

The Massachusetts General Court adopted a resolution on April 20, 2006 commending Taiwan on its contributions to promote world health. The resolution notes that ˇ§good health is essential to every citizen of the world and that access to the highest health standards of health information is necessary to improve public health, especially in view of such world health crises as HIV/AIDS, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), avarian flu, tuberculosis and malaria.ˇ¨

The resolution commends Taiwan's important contributions and achievements in the field of health, and eager and voluntary assistance in international activities supported by the World Health Organization. It also notes the vocal support by the US and EU Governments for Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization. Signed by Speaker of the House Salvatore DiMasi and more than 20 senators and representatives, the resolution commends Taiwan for its many contributions to promote world health and supports Taiwan's application to the World Health Organization as an observer.


May 25, 2006

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