Taichung hospital probed over unlicensed surgery allegationsBy Hollie Younger / Staff writer, with CNAAuthorities today said they are investigating claims that Taichung Veterans General Hospital allowed unlicensed medical device vendors to perform surgeries on patients in its neurosurgery department. Taichung Veterans General Hospital deputy superintendent Lee Cheng-hung, center, speaks to reporters at the hospital today. Photo: CNAThe Ministry of Health and Welfare said that the case, which involves unlicensed medical practice and false claims for medical expenses, would be referred to investigators. A task force has been assembled to investigate the matter, hospital deputy superintendent Lee Cheng-hung (李政鴻) said. The ministry today is to issue an official letter to the Taichung Health Bureau requesting a thorough investigation, Department of Medical Affairs Deputy Director-General Liu Yu-ching (劉玉菁) said.

Source: Taipei Times January 07, 2026 08:57 UTC