A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was recently signed between National Cheng Kung University Hospital and the South India-based Centre for Health and Development (CHD Group) to engage on exchange programmes, research and development centered on global health, community development initiatives and publications.

The MoU was signed in Taiwan city between CHD Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Edmond Fernandes and National Cheng Kung University Hospital Superintendent Professor Chyun-Yu Yang. After three years, the MoU can be renewed or amended.

National Cheng Kung University Hospital, established in 1980, has more than 1,200 beds. It provides a comprehensive range of specialties and high quality emergency, in-patient, outpatient, and health examination services.

CHD Group, established in 2014, works with different Government Departments, United Nation agencies, Corporate and Public Sector Units and Academic institutes of Excellence on different agendas in healthcare and development.