In recent years, public health awareness in Taiwan has grown significantly, turning smoking cessation into an increasingly popular lifestyle goal. To offer comprehensive and accessible support, the government has established an extensive network of cessation resources across Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu, enabling citizens to receive professional medical guidance and personalized services with ease.
Under the management of the Health Promotion Administration (Ministry of Health and Welfare), nearly 3,500 contracted healthcare institutions nationwide provide specialized clinical consultations, structured cessation courses, and prescription medications—with copayments for smoking-cessation drugs completely waived.
Members of the public can call the inquiry hotline at “02-23510120” or visit the official government website for contracted cessation clinics to find local providers.
Beyond contracted medical facilities, local public health bureaus and health stations throughout every municipality offer direct counseling and community services. A toll-free smoking cessation hotline is also accessible at “0800-63-63-63”, alongside an official LINE account (ID: @tsh0800636363), allowing individuals to obtain timely professional advice and encouragement from anywhere.
Additionally, the government has published the “Smoke-Free Home” tobacco hazard prevention booklet for early childhood, available as a free download from the Health 99+ portal. Written in accessible language, the booklet introduces the hazards of secondhand smoke and the importance of a clean living environment, helping parents and young children understand cessation principles from an early age.
Through these accessible public resources, the government aims to empower more citizens to quit smoking successfully—not only easing long-term healthcare burdens, but primarily safeguarding individual wellness, preventing chronic diseases, and saving personal expenses.
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