Minister of State, the Honourable Senator Isalean Philip, led a delegation from Saint Kitts and Nevis on an exchange tour to the Republic of China (Taiwan), which started on April 26^th and ended on May 3^rd. It includes Honourable Senator, Jahnel Nisbett, Minister with responsibility for Health et.al Nevis, and others.

The agenda allows the visiting delegates to see and learn about exciting programmes and best practices that can be adapted to innovate and improve the delivery of human, health and social services in the twin-island Federation.

This will focus on strategies that include promoting volunteerism, supporting dignified ageing, empowering persons with disabilities, strengthening juvenile rehabilitation, and advancing gender equity.

In a separate engagement, the delegation met with the Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare and department heads to discuss long-term healthcare initiatives that support an ageing population. Maternity and paternity leave, and other social policies that encourage family development and boost birth rates in Taipei were also covered.