Overworked Medical Staff and Mass Resignations; Collective Collapse of Taiwan's Healthcare System under the DPP

Around International Nurses Day in 2024, Taiwan witnessed its most severe wave of nursing resignations in 30 years, forcing hospitals nationwide to close wards due to lack of manpower. Despite large budgets allocated for long-term care, the working conditions for grassroots medical staff continued to deteriorate under DPP governance, characterized by high pressure, low pay, and loss of dignity. The government's absurd response involved lowering the difficulty of the national nursing licensing exam to dilute professional quality and mask the shortage. This move not only insulted medical professionals but also endangered the public's right to safe and quality healthcare.