Chuang Jen-hsiang
Chuang Jen-hsiang is the Director-General of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Taiwan. He has played a pivotal role in promoting tuberculosis prevention efforts in the country, especially through initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of the disease. Under his leadership, the CDC has implemented various programs to eliminate tuberculosis, achieving a significant reduction in case rates over the past two decades.
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Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang said yesterday that the government’s 'health coin' system would be integrated with government health apps.
‘Health coins’ to be integrated into apps
Taiwan· 2026-02-03
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang said the government is offering a one-time free H pylori stool antigen test for people aged 45 to 74.
Free ‘H pylori’ tests offered to prevent stomach cancerTaiwan· 2026-01-27
Then-Central Epidemic Command Center spokesman Chuang Jen-hsiang said that Taiwan learned about cases of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan.
WHO ignored Taiwan on COVID warning: US officialsTaiwan· 2026-01-26
Then-Central Epidemic Command Center spokesperson Chuang Jen-hsiang stated that Taiwan learned about cases of atypical pneumonia in Wuhan on Dec. 31, 2019.
WHO denies ignoring Taiwan, as US criticizes COVID-19 responseTaiwan· 2026-01-26Chuang Jen-hsiang, the Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare, expressed hope that the changes would lead to higher contribution rates in the national pension program.
Executive Yuan proposes raising National Pension guaranteeTaiwan· 2026-01-22
Chuang Jen-hsiang is the Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare who commented on the proposed changes to the national pension program.
Cabinet advances national pension reformsTaiwan· 2026-01-22
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang said patients with gastrointestinal, infectious or lower respiratory illnesses can also seek care at designated 'emergency responsibility hospitals'.
MOHW eyes less crowded emergency roomsTaiwan· 2026-01-16
Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Chuang Jen-hsiang said that the ministry has budgeted NT$1.6 billion to observe the 'One Health' concept from next year through 2030.
Ministry to launch new overall healthcare planTaiwan· 2025-11-27
Chuang Jen-hsiang confirmed that he had been diagnosed with stomach cancer early last year.
Doctors urge stomach cancer checksTaiwan· 2025-10-06
After becoming head of the CDC in 2023, Chuang initiated several forward-looking disease prevention policies.
New CDC head sworn in with aim to foster talentTaiwan· 2025-09-09
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang has been appointed as deputy health minister.
New health chief commits to ‘Healthy Taiwan’ projectTaiwan· 2025-09-03
Chuang Jen-hsiang is the Centers for Disease and Control Director-General who would be deputy minister.
Executive Yuan confirms new CabinetTaiwan· 2025-08-27
CDC Deputy Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang said leptospirosis is a bacterial disease mainly spread through the urine of infected animals.
CDC advises on post-flooding actionTaiwan· 2025-07-29
CDC Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang expressed grief and gratitude on behalf of all disease prevention personnel for Kao’s dedication.
CDC saddened by death of dedicated pulmonologistTaiwan· 2025-07-22
CDC Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang reported to the legislature about the rise in weekly COVID-19 cases.
EDITORIAL: Politicizing healthcare puts all at riskTaiwan· 2025-06-01
CDC Director-General Chuang Jen-hsiang said that the center has delivered about 110,000 doses of COVID-19 jabs this week and last week.
Minister discusses COVID-19 policies - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-05-28
Chuang Jen-hsiang is the CDC Director-General who discussed tuberculosis prevention efforts.
CDC offering free latent TB infection testsTaiwan· 2025-03-24
