Dr. Chung-Liang Shih has served as Minister of Health and Welfare of Taiwan since 2025. With a background in emergency medicine, he has held key leadership roles including Vice Minister and Director-General of the National Health Insurance Administration. He has led reforms in health insurance sustainability, digital health infrastructure, and workforce protections. He strengthened patient safety, optimized emergency care, and advanced long-term care. As Minister, he promotes inclusive and sustainable health policies for population well-being.