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Minister of Health and Welfare, Shih-Chung Chou, has pledged to establish a 10 billion Cancer Drug Fund, with plans for initial funding this year through the National Health Insurance fund, followed by a 60 billion budget allocation next year, aiming to reach 100 billion by 2026. The fund, a significant part of President Tsai Ing-wen's campaign promises, aims to assist cancer patients in accessing treatment and alleviate their financial burden, with a focus on incorporating new cancer drugs into the fund. Efforts are being made to ensure the fund's sustainability and prevent conflicts with the health insurance budget or other allocations.
Source: YAHOO