Staff writer, with CNAThe International Cooperation and Development Fund （TaiwanICDF）, the nation’s main foreign aid agency, has signed a memorandum of understanding （MOU） with Lviv, Ukraine, to help modernize two of its hospitals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.請繼續往下閱讀...The agreement on “Smart Healthcare Enhancement” was signed on Tuesday in a hybrid format, with TaiwanICDF Secretary-General Huang Yu-lin （黃玉霖） in Taipei and Lviv officials in the Lviv City Council session hall.The MOU would pave the way for the launch of a Taiwan-funded project aimed at enhancing the emergency departments and intensive care units of St Panteleimon Hospital and St Nicholas Children’s Hospital by integrating hardware, software and artificial intelligence-driven information systems.The project would also provide professional training for medical and information technology personnel at the hospitals to benefit Lviv’s 720,000 residents, the ministry said.Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Francois Wu （吳志中） witnessed the signing ceremony in Taipei. The parties to the MOU included TaiwanICDF, the Lviv City Government, the First Medical Union of Lviv and the UNBROKEN Foundation, with Representative to Poland Jeff Liu （劉永健） also witnessing the event.Wu said Taiwan leverages its strengths in smart healthcare and the health industry to promote the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project with partners who share the values of democracy and freedom, deepening mutually beneficial cooperation.Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Taiwan has stood shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine, he said.The renovated rehabilitation building at the UNBROKEN National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv was named the “Taiwan Friendship Building,” serving as a key symbol of Taiwan’s unwavering support for Ukraine, he said.Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi expressed gratitude for Taiwan’s support and friendship at the signing ceremony, which came a day after Ukraine celebrated the 35th anniversary of its independence.Amid Russian aggression, precious lives continue to be lost, but Ukraine remains firm in protecting its independence, fighting unceasingly for freedom, he said, adding that Ukraine deeply treasures the friendships proven in times of adversity.Huang said Ukraine has demonstrated remarkable courage and resilience to the world.Taiwan understands that resilience means not only weathering a crisis, but also adapting to changing circumstances, rebuilding homes and creating possibilities, he said.新聞來源：TAIPEI TIMES
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