The Ministries of Economic Affairs and Agriculture participated in the Healthcare Expo Taiwan Dec. 5-8 at Taipei City-based Nangang Exhibition Center, underscoring government agencies’ commitment to advancing human well-being.
The MOEA pavilion showcased14 advanced medical technologies with a focus on smart medical materials, digital therapeutics, accurate detection and implantable medical devices. Two robotic technologies are on exhibition: the first is a miniature serpentine robotic system to assist in surgery and the second an air sampling robot to catch bacteria smaller than fine particulate matter, the ministry said.
Speaking at the exhibition Dec. 5, Chou Chung-pin, deputy director general of MOEA’s Department of Industrial Technology, noted that faced with the challenges of a super-aged society by 2025 and the concomitant labor shortage, the key solution is to adopt smart medical technologies.
The MOA also had a presence at the expo, with the Taiwan Agricultural Health Pavilion. It displayed 11 agricultural function materials that enhance health for senior citizens in a health care area. A stress relief section showcased a gardening space where visitors’ senses were stimulated by colorful and fragrant plants, to produce a relaxing effect.
In addition, an industry area brought together 27 agricultural corporations specializing in traceable produce, functional food and animal health, the MOA added. (POC-E)
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