US Congress passes bill to help Taiwan regain WHO status – JURIST


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The US House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that calls on the State Department to develop a strategy to regain Taiwan’s observer status at the World Health Organization (WHO). The bill previously passed the Senate in August 2021. It will now go to the White House, where President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law. The bill outlines how “Taiwan continues to be a model contributor to global health, having provided financial and technical assistance to respond to numerous global health challenges.” For eight consecutive years, Taiwan participated as an observer in the WHO under...