The government of Taiwan has announced a donation of 84 ambulances and 500 motorcycles, along with other contributions, to be used by the 911 National System for Emergency Care and Safety.
Taiwanese ambassador Thomas Hou Ping Fu told Corripio media group reporters that his country has also donated US$10 million for the construction of five centers of Comprehensive Care for Disabled (CAID), to benefit children up to 10 years of age with physical disabilities. He said the centers would be installed in Santiago, San Juan de la Maguana, Higuey and the National District. He also highlighted that Taiwanese investors were involved in a major footwear factory in the country.