This afternoon, Xue Ruiyuan attended the launch of the new book "The Power of Caring—Kang Yisheng's Beginning Aspiration to Be a Doctor".

(Photo by reporter Wu Liangyi)

[Reporter Wu Liangyi/Taipei Report] Shi Chongliang, former executive deputy director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, was transferred to the post of director of health insurance. The post of deputy director has been vacant until now. It is rumored that Zhou Zhihao, director of the CDC, will take over. Minister of Health and Welfare Xue Ruiyuan said in an interview today that the decision on the candidate will be announced uniformly. Asked by the media, "Will the director and deputy director announce it together?" Xue Ruiyuan said, "Maybe they will announce it together."

A few days ago, it was reported that Zhou Zhihao would be the executive deputy director, but due to Shi Chongliang's handover schedule and other issues, the executive deputy director was temporarily vacant.

Xue Ruiyuan attended the launch of the new book "The Power of Caring—Kang Yisheng's Original Aspiration to Be a Doctor" this afternoon. During an interview before the meeting, he said that he had already discussed the candidate with the Executive Yuan, and now he is going through administrative procedures. After confirmation, he will announce it to the public.

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The media asked: "'Together' means that the director and deputy director will be together?" Xue Ruiyuan said: "Maybe together", vaguely revealing that the candidates for the deputy director and director have changed.

In addition, the Ministry of Earthquake, Health and Welfare of Turkey has received a total of more than 200 million yuan in donations. Xue Ruiyuan said that he is very grateful to the enthusiasm of the Chinese people. These donations will be transferred to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for overall planning and coordination with the Turkish government. According to the purpose designated by the Turkish government Do the most appropriate and most helpful uses for the victims.

At present, the local epidemic of Wuhan pneumonia in China continues to cool down. When will it be downgraded? Xue Ruiyuan said that this is still under discussion. The strategy is to slowly open and relax to stimulate domestic economic activities.