In response to occurrence of first imported human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) in Taiwan, Premier Jiang convenes 6th meeting held by CECC for H7N9 influenza to monitor progress in disease prevention efforts by each government agency

Taiwan CDC urges public to take precautions against mosquitoes and clean up vector-breeding sites as first indigenous case of dengue fever occurs in Pingtung County

The first imported human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) confirmed in Taiwan; Travelers visiting areas affected by H7N9 advised to practice good personal hygiene, avoid touching and feeding live poultry, and avoid visiting traditional markets with live poultry

4th meeting held by Central Epidemic Command Center for influenza A (H7N9) passes ban on slaughtering of live poultry at traditional wet markets beginning June 17, 2013

Kaohsiung achieves 96% DOTS compliance rate as veteran acting troupe brings Art against Tuberculosis advocacy campaign to Kaohsiung temple gates

Tour guides urged to keep an eye on health of tour group members and report sick member immediately to health authority while traveling or upon arriving in Taiwan

Taiwan CDC stresses importance of timely childhood vaccination and advises infants below one year of age and pregnant women having little or no immunity to rubella to avoid visiting endemic areas as this year’s first imported rubella case confirmed

As number of human H7N9 infections reported in China increases, DOH convenes expert meeting to list “H7N9 influenza” as Category V Notifiable Infectious Disease and establishes Central Epidemic Command Center for H7N9 influenza

In response to H7N9 avian influenza human infections in China, Taiwan CDC sticks with 4 major strategies and 5 lines of defense

Veteran actors join forces for Art against Tuberculosis as performance troupe raises TB prevention awareness