The 2026 5th Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Expo opened today (August 27) at Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Center and will run through August 29. Chung Shan Medical University (CSMU) received two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award at the APSAA Asia-Pacific Sustainability Action Awards and the TSAA Taiwan Sustainability Action Awards for three projects focusing on transnational oral healthcare, precision health management, and mental well-being. CSMU is also showcasing its achievements in integrating healthcare expertise with health initiatives serving Indigenous communities, local communities, and young children.

How to transform healthcare services from short-term interventions into long-term partnerships is an important challenge for sustainable health. The “CSMU Asia-Pacific Transnational Oral Health Sustainability Model for Vulnerable Populations,” which received an APSAA Gold Award, focuses on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. The project shifts from the traditional model of short-term medical missions and one-time knowledge transfer toward shared clinical responsibility across countries, creating a more sustainable approach to international oral healthcare.

The “Data-Driven Precision Health Strategy,” which received a TSAA Gold Award, also focuses on SDG 3. The initiative establishes an integrated model linking research, clinical practice, policy, and society, while promoting a precision healthcare approach in which prediction comes before diagnosis. Meanwhile, the “Caring Angels: Sustainable Mental Health Network,” which received a TSAA Bronze Award, focuses on SDG 4: Quality Education. The project develops an innovative model integrating youth empowerment, peer support, and inter-university collaboration, creating a sustainable talent development cycle from learner to service provider to professional helper.

At this year’s expo, CSMU is also presenting three major exhibition themes to showcase how healthcare and health-related expertise can be brought into Indigenous communities, local communities, and preschools.

The first theme, “Herbal Wisdom of the Mountain Communities: Co-Creating Health through Indigenous Medical Wisdom and University Sustainability Initiatives,” combines Indigenous traditional healing knowledge, local herbal culture, the experiences of tribal elders, and medical expertise. Through the translation of herbal knowledge, health promotion activities, co-creation of herbal products, and community engagement, the initiative connects cultural preservation, health education, local industries, and intergenerational learning. Through university social responsibility (USR) initiatives, CSMU seeks to advance healthcare while preserving and sustaining local cultural heritage.

The second theme, “Half-Ping House: Living Well, Moving Forward Together,” positions CSMU as a collaborative partner connecting neighborhood offices, community development associations, healthcare institutions, NGOs, professional associations, and primary and secondary schools. The university has established the “Half-Ping House Wellness Base” as a regular service hub and long-term community support mechanism. Through this initiative, CSMU brings university expertise into the community and continues to address physical and mental well-being, food safety, and environmental issues.

The third theme, “Medical-Education-Community Co-Creation: Building a Comprehensive Sustainable Health Care Network for Preschool Children,” focuses on the developmental needs of preschool children. The College of Medical Science and Technology integrates interdisciplinary expertise and works with local preschools to promote a medical-education-community co-creation model. The initiative combines health screenings, parent health education, teacher training, and joint camps for children, establishing a one-stop service chain covering screening, education, consultation, and referral recommendations to help parents and teachers identify children’s developmental needs at an early stage.

Chao Ting-Hsing, Vice President of CSMU and Director of the Center for Sustainability Development, said that the university will continue to uphold the vision of “Sustainable Health and Shared Social Prosperity.” CSMU will further advance its commitment to social responsibility and sustainable development by integrating healthcare expertise with community needs and working with partners across government, industry, academia, and civil society to co-create a more resilient and inclusive sustainable future.