New health minister announced early so he can get WHA invitation

Premier-designate Lin Chuan (林全) said Thursday he announced the appointment of Lin Tsou-yen (林奏延) as Taiwan's next minister of health and welfare ahead of other ministers in hopes that he can get invited to the World Health Assembly (WHA), which will meet May 23-28 in Geneva.

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