On October 31, Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-Cheng attended the launch ceremony for the nation’s first mobile CT unit. Valued at approximately NT$60 million, the unit is Taiwan’s first road-legal vehicle equipped with radiological imaging capabilities. From design and manufacturing through regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), the Nuclear Safety Commission (NSC), and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), the project went through multiple rounds of revisions and testing. It was completed under the leadership of Deputy Mayor Wang Ming-Chu and the Taoyuan City Government team, supporting the goal of bringing healthcare directly to communities and improving public health access.
Mayor Chang noted that since Taoyuan expanded its low-dose lung cancer screening program, the city has screened over 20,000 individuals annually, with a total of 60,000 to 70,000 screenings completed to date. This scale of urban-based screening is rare both nationally and globally. To better understand local risk distribution, the city commissioned Professor Chen Hsiu-Hsi and his team at National Taiwan University to conduct in-depth data analysis. Their work provides valuable insights for public health policy and international research. With the mobile CT unit now operational, the city will expand services to remote districts such as Guanyin, Longtan, and Fuxing, allowing residents to receive lung scans without traveling long distances. This helps close gaps in healthcare accessibility and marks a new milestone in Taoyuan’s commitment to health equity.
Mayor Chang further explained that the city is offering free low-dose chest CT (LDCT) lung screenings for residents aged 50 and older, generating strong public interest. Mr. Kuo, the first person to complete a scan, shared that his father was diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer in June 2025, which made him realize the importance of early detection. After hearing about the free screening through radio and the city’s mobile app, he immediately signed up. He thanked the city and its team for offering such a valuable medical service that allows more residents to benefit.