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Health Minister Shih-Chung Chen stated that once the amendment to the 'Cancer Prevention and Control Act' is smoothly passed, the establishment of a billion-dollar cancer drug fund can proceed, ensuring no delays for patients. President Tsai Ing-wen endorsed the fund for cancer medication last year, with the Ministry of Health planning to allocate 60 billion NTD next year and eventually reaching 100 billion NTD. The legislature raised concerns about the time taken to establish the fund due to financial laws prohibiting the immediate creation without a new funding source, leading to temporary measures for cancer drug payments until a successful amendment allows the fund's establishment. Questions on the delay and revisions to the law continue amid efforts to accelerate the process and deliver on the presidential promise for the cancer drug fund.
Source: YAHOO