The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs jointly organized the digital photography exhibition “Leave No One Behind: Global Health Needs Taiwan, Taiwan Needs WHO,” which went online on April 26 at 6 p.m. (Link: http://leavenoonebehind.com.tw/z). The ministries welcome everyone to visit and share the website.

Internationally, Taiwan has transformed from a country receiving aid to one that provides substantial aid to others. This photography exhibition includes hundreds of works that show the work done over the years by Taiwanese hospitals, NGOs, and private organizations in the areas of medical services and humanitarian aid. In the spirit of humanitarian care and professional commitment, health workers put themselves in the shoes of those in need and bring timely relief to them by utilizing their skills and medical resources. These acts of kindness all contribute to the realization of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its promise that “no one will be left behind.”

The lens of each camera will bring us to various corners of the world, and through it, we will see expectation on children’s faces, hardworking health workers, fruits of their work, smiles of content, and the moments that changed everything. We hope that these photos will help the world see Taiwan’s long-term contribution to global health and realize that it is essential for Taiwan to be included in the global health network, to support our alliance with the global community, and our efforts of improving the health and wellbeing of every global citizen.