– Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital –

　　In response to President Lai Ching-te’s “Healthy Taiwan”policy and the national goal of reducing standardized cancer mortality by one-third by 2030, Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital (KMUH) held a press conference titled “Five Cancer Screenings – KMUH System Achievement Sharing”, to showcase the system’s outstanding performance in promoting cancer screening.

　　With the theme“Regular Screening, Early Detection, and Timely Treatment”, the KMUH system recorded a 58% increase in the total number of cancer-screening participants compared with the same period in 2024, with the most significant growth observed in oral and lung cancer screenings—a reflection of the public’s growing health awareness.
　　The event also featured health-education booths, interactive quizzes with prizes, and small gifts for those who joined the official cancer-screening LINE account—drawing enthusiastic participation from the public and promoting the shared vision of a “Healthy Taiwan.”

　　The event was organized by KMUH and co-hosted by Kaohsiung Medical University Gangshan Hospital, Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital(operated by the KMU Foundation), and Kaohsiung Municipal Cijin Hospital (operated by the KMU Foundation).
Together, the four hospitals are promoting screenings for the five major cancers—cervical, breast, colorectal, lung, and oral cancer—demonstrating the strength of KMUH’s integrated healthcare network, strong collaborative capabilities and resource-sharing advantages.

　　Each hospital contributes unique support:

• Gangshan Hospital offers online appointment forms and follow-up calls by dedicated staff.
• Siaogang Hospital provides evening screening sessions on designated days, making it easier for working individuals to participate without taking leave.

　　Vice Superintendent Dr. Fang-Ming Chenof KMUH emphasized that the KMUH system remains steadfast in its mission of professionalism, responsibility, and care, is actively promoting the “Healthy Taiwan”sustainable development blueprint, striving tirelessly toward the common goal of national health.
　　As of the end of June 2025, the KMUH system had completed 54,495 cancer screenings, marking a 58% year-on-year increasecompared with the same period in 2024.

　　Growth was most notable in:

·        Oral cancer screenings: +118%

·        Lung cancer screenings: +117%

　　Other categories also showed robust gains:

·        Breast mammography: +69%

·        Colorectal screening: +31%

·        Cervical Pap smears: +61%

　　These achievements significantly expanded overall screening coverage across the KMUH system.

　　Director Dr. Hui-Hua Hsiao of the KMUH Cancer Center stated that, in addition to achieving a record-high screening volume this year, the KMUH system successfullydiagnosed213 cancer cases among suspected positives. Of these, 153 were early-stage cancers (Stage 0–II) — a 37% increase compared to the previous year.

　　These results demonstrate that continuous promotion of screening services and diligent follow-up of positive cases contributes significantly to improving early cancer detection rates.Regular cancer screening enables the early identification of precancerous lesions or initial-stage cancers, and when treatment is initiated during this “golden period”. For cancers detected at Stages 0–I, the five-year relative survival rate can be two to seven times higher than that of Stage IV cases, markedly enhancing treatment efficacy and prognosis.

　　The KMUH system actively collaborates with local health bureaus, workplace health check units, mobile screening teams, and in-hospital health promotion programs to enhance the accessibility of cancer screening, enabling more people to conveniently undergo examinations.
By strengthening patient-provider communication and health literacy education, KMUH continues to embody a people-centered approach to public health, fulfilling its vital role as a guardian of community health.

　　Looking ahead, KMUH will continue to align with national health policies, deepen partnerships with local governments, and further optimize cancer prevention and screening processes, increase the medical service quality and efficiency. The hospital also encourages all eligible citizens to undergo regular screenings—embracing the health philosophy of “Love life, not cancer” through early detection and early treatment.

The KMUH healthcare system reports outstanding results in five major cancer screenings, joining hands to advance the vision of a “Healthy Taiwan.”

Vice Superintendent Dr. Fang-Ming Chen of KMUH announces that by June 2025, KMUH system completed 54,495 screenings, marking a58%year-on-year increase compared with the previous year. Among these, oral and lung cancer screenings showed the most significant growth.

KMUH Cancer Center Director Dr. Hui-Hua Hsiao shares that 213 cancers were diagnosed through screenings this year, urging the public to get screened regularly to improve early detection rates.

Kaohsiung Medical University President Dr. Ming-Long Yu, who is also a hepatobiliary and pancreatic specialist, attended the event and encouraged the public to invite family and friends to take part in screenings—working together toward a new vision of “Healthy Taiwan.”

Multiple on-site health booths attracted public participation, offering blood sugar testing, bone density measurement, and body-fat analysis.

Citizens joined the oral cancer screening station, actively supporting the shared vision of building a “Healthy Taiwan.”