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TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 17, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) ?
After returning to Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai is blossoming with
smiles, thanks to a group of people from Taiwan that have given her new
perspective on life.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai, a 28-year-old Vietnamese patient struck with a
rare aging disease that made her look like a 70-year-old lady, came to
Taiwan for medical treatment. She began showing signs of Werner syndrome
at the age of ten. But lacking the financial means to obtain medical
assistance, her only option was the use of local herbs available in her
home village. By the time she arrived in Taiwan, she looked and walked
like a 70-year-old lady. ?After intensive treatment, she seems to be
given a new perspective on life. It is hard to describe in words, but
after seeing her transformation, all the hard work is worth it,? said
Mr. Walter Yeh, Vice President of Taiwan External Trade Development,
while attending the press conference held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Mr. Yeh led the medical team from China Medical University Hospital,
Taiwan, and Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai, accompanied by Ms. Nguyen?s
brother, back to Vietnam. Mr. Yeh expressed the importance of this
occasion, saying that ?Taiwan medical services are synonymous with words
such as ?professional?, ?safety? and ?customer-oriented?. Currently, 13
hospitals in Taiwan have been accredited by Joint Commission
International (JCI), which means our services and technology are at par
with world-class level. Through this case, we are welcoming patients
from around the globe to utilize Taiwan?s medical services.? Apart from
professional clinical treatment, Taiwan boasts 100% success rate for
cleft lip and palate and high success rate in infertility treatment,
also joint replacement with minimal recovering time.

In addition, about 50 international medical conferences are held in
Taiwan every year. MD Anderson Cancer Center (Texas, USA) is the world?s
top cancer hospital and in 2008, the China Medical University Hospital
became the only sister hospital in Taiwan affiliated with MD Anderson.
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital is the world?s only medical institution
that has seen three of its staff awarded the Maliniac Lecturer Honor
(1994, 2001, 2008). Taiwan?s excellent medical services are well
recognized worldwide. ?In the future, Taiwan will participate actively
in treating patients with rare disorders,? said Mr. Yeh.

This was the first time Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Mai appeared in public after
the treatment and everyone was attracted to her blossoming smile, a
transformation that has given back her life. She is now blessed with a
bright new future.

Mr. Yeh restated, ?Taiwan has cutting-edge technology, high quality,
reasonable prices, professional teams, patient-oriented and
comprehensive service. More importantly, we are passionate in carrying
out our services. In the future, no matter in Vietnam or elsewhere in
the world, Taiwan is willing to offer our services to the rest of the
world. TAITRA?s branch in Ho Chi Minh City will become Vietnam?s first
facilitator. It will be assisting people from Vietnam with medical
requirements. Taiwan?s Bureau of Foreign Trade of Ministry of Economic
Affairs and TAITRA will also assist patients with financial
difficulties, by helping them to look for possible sponsors and pay for
his/her medical expenses.?

Mr. Yeh said, ?Many people in Vietnam have chosen Singapore and Thailand
when seeking advanced medical treatment. In fact, Taiwan has a close
relationship with Vietnam. Looking at statistics, Taiwan is Vietnam?s
biggest foreign investor, currently more than 3,000 Taiwan companies and
40,000 Taiwanese live in Vietnam. Weekly, there are 70 direct flights
between Vietnam and Taiwan. We share similar value with our Vietnamese
friends and we care about them. Since Taiwan?s medical services are at
par with international standard, we are hoping that Taiwan can become an
ideal option for people looking for overseas medical services. Although
this is the first time TAITRA assisted a foreign patient with rare
disorder, but certainly won?t be the last. We will continue to help more
people with rare diseases and bringing them to Taiwan for treatment.?

SOURCE: TAITRA

TAITRA
Songhoey Chang, +886-2-27255200 #1932
songhoey@taitra.org.tw

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