Taiwan Aids in Establishment of Medical Center: Binyamin Region Receives Donations from Taiwan
In a significant move, Taiwan has made a historic financial donation to the construction of the Nanasi Medical Centre in the Binyamin Regional Council, Sha'ar Binyamin, marking the first time a foreign country has contributed to the development of Jewish communities in this area.
The medical centre, planned to serve tens of thousands of residents, represents a crucial step in enhancing healthcare infrastructure and accessibility for local communities in Judea and Samaria. Upon completion, it will provide advanced medical services and emergency care.
During a recent visit to the site, Taiwan's representative in Israel, Abby Ya-Ping Lee, along with Israeli officials including MK Ohad Tal and Binyamin Regional Council Governor Yisrael Ganz, laid a cornerstone for one of the centre’s units. This symbolic act underscores the partnership and shared commitment between Taiwan and the Binyamin Regional Council.
The visit also included a tour of the Council's emergency operations centre, where Abby Ya-Ping Lee learned about emergency protocols used during recent conflicts, highlighting the centre's strategic importance in a volatile region.
Binyamin Regional Council Chairman, Yisrael Ganz, expressed his gratitude for the donation, calling it of immeasurable importance. He emphasised that the recognition from countries like Taiwan of the presence of Israel and the Jewish people in Judea and Samaria is increasing.
MK Ohad Tal, of the Religious Zionism party, accompanied Abby Ya-Ping Lee on the tour. He emphasised the importance of maintaining a strong presence in Judea and Samaria amidst renewed attempts for peace agreements.
At the end of the visit, Governor Yisrael Ganz presented Abby Ya-Ping Lee with a unique photograph of a Star of David from an ancient mosaic floor. The photograph was accompanied by a dedication linking the medical centre to ancient Shiloh, the first capital of Israel.
The visit by the Taiwanese representative to Binyamin is part of the Council's Foreign Desk efforts and follows recent meetings with international leaders. Abby Ya-Ping Lee received a historical and biblical overview of the area during her visit.
The new medical centre being established in Binyamin is a central area of collaboration between Taiwan and Israel in recent decades, according to the Taiwanese representative. The visit by Abby Ya-Ping Lee and the subsequent donation signify a broadening of medical cooperation between the two nations, extending to the regional level.
In addition, Abby Ya-Ping Lee and Governor Yisrael Ganz signed a joint declaration affirming friendly relations, emphasising the project’s role in strengthening international ties while improving local public health. The visit by the Taiwanese representative to Binyamin is a testament to the growing partnership between Israel and Taiwan, and a significant step forward for healthcare access in Judea and Samaria.
The new medical centre being established in Binyamin, funded by Taiwan's financial donation, is a crucial step in enhancing healthcare infrastructure and accessibility for local communities, serving as a prime example of improving health-and-wellness in the region. This partnership between Taiwan and the Binyamin Regional Council, signified by Abby Ya-Ping Lee's visit, is also an opportunity for expanding medical-conditions knowledge and care, reflecting a broader scope of collaboration in science and politics.
