Reported 7 months ago
Yunlin County Councilor Huang Mei-yao proposed solutions to the severe shortage of dental healthcare manpower in the rural areas of Yunlin County, where 15 out of 20 townships lack adequate medical resources, affecting 55% of the population. By suggesting alternative ways to supplement dental manpower, such as allowing foreign-educated dentists to sign service contracts with the government to serve in rural areas, Councilor Huang aims to quickly improve the situation to provide timely care for residents, especially the elderly. The issue has gained support from various local officials and professionals, emphasizing the need to address the uneven distribution of dentists across Taiwan and the aging workforce in the field.
Source: YAHOO