Wu Chao-chun
Wu Chao-chun is the Director-General of the Health Promotion Administration (HPA) in Taiwan, where he plays a crucial role in public health initiatives, particularly in managing and educating the public about the risks associated with high cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases. Recently, he has been in the news for highlighting that over 30% of adults in Taiwan have hyperlipidemia, emphasizing the importance of regular health checks and lifestyle modifications to mitigate health risks.
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Former HPA director-general Wu Chao-chun said in an interview that the agency stands by its 'no smoking is best' stance.
HPA committed to ‘no smoking is best’: ex-official
Taiwan· 2025-08-01
Wu Chao-chun, Director-General of the Health Promotion Administration, emphasized the importance of preventing hepatitis B and C.
Many over-40s lack hepatitis awareness: pollTaiwan· 2025-07-28
HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said that many cancers show no symptoms in their early stages, so screening is needed to detect them.
Cancer screening extends life expectancy: expertsTaiwan· 2025-07-28
HPA Director General Wu Chao-chun said the agency is making the change to align with the WHO’s goal of eradicating viral hepatitis by 2030.
Hepatitis screening policy to be expanded, HPA saysTaiwan· 2025-07-26HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said that a total of 402,594 screenings were conducted in the past year.
HPA child screenings top 400,000Taiwan· 2025-07-16
HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said the HPV vaccine is an effective way to prevent several HPV-related cancers.
Boys to receive free HPV vaccineTaiwan· 2025-06-09
HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun stated that protecting public health is the agency’s top priority.
Experts call for cycle helmet lawsTaiwan· 2025-04-12
HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said yesterday that they are considering expanding the eligibility for government-funded hepatitis B and C screening.
HPA is considering expanding hepatitis screening eligibilityTaiwan· 2025-04-12HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said that LDCT can detect early lung cancer, but it cannot reduce incidence rates.
Taiwan’s lung cancer mortality rate dropsTaiwan· 2025-04-08HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said people should protect their gut health by eating healthy food.
Agency warns about risk of stomach cancerTaiwan· 2025-02-26Wu Chao-chun, Director-General of the HPA, urged couples to make reproductive plans to meet optimal childbearing age.
More than 9,000 babies born through IVF subsidyTaiwan· 2025-02-17
HPA Director-General Wu Chao-chun said people should get health checks regularly to learn about their condition and risks.
More than 30% of adults have high cholesterol: HPATaiwan· 2025-02-15