(JUNE 30, 2026) MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELFARE BRIEFING

(June 30, 2026) Briefing by the Ministry of Health and Welfare regarding the 4th National Health Screening Comprehensive Plan [Confirmation and Announcement of the 4th National Health Screening Comprehensive Plan].

✔ A comprehensive plan across all government agencies to establish the direction of health screening policies.
▪️ Introducing new screening items on a trial basis, building upon the 3rd comprehensive plan.
▪️ Expanding health screening institutions accessible to people with disabilities and reinforcing post-screening management systems.
▪️ Addressing shortcomings in reflecting the latest disease trends and changes in the medical environment.
▪️ Addressing limitations in accessibility to health screenings for vulnerable populations.

✔ Accumulation of health risk factors is increasing, emphasizing the importance of health management.
▪️ Providing information to enable rational selection of screening items.
▪️ Integrating and managing student health screenings throughout the lifespan.
▪️ Utilizing AI and digital technologies to establish systematic strategies.
▪️ Periodically reviewing the scientific and medical basis of screening items.
✔ Evaluating the validity of private screening items before public release.
▪️ Strengthening the screening evaluation system and assessing the validity of screening items.
▪️ Conducting pilot operations based on proposals and deciding on adoption.
▪️ Evaluating the effectiveness of health data utilization.
✔ Improving the accuracy of health screenings through AI technology.
▪️ Laying the groundwork for the introduction of AI-assisted image interpretation systems.
▪️ Providing customized screenings that reflect health risk levels based on age and gender.
▪️ Analyzing screening results and health information to establish high-risk groups.
▪️ Strengthening the foundation for enhancing the professionalism and reliability of national health screenings.

✔ Establishing a comprehensive cohort for health screenings covering the entire lifespan.
▪️ Continuously observing changes in public health and utilizing predictive capabilities.
▪️ Supporting infant and young child growth and development and improving health screening systems.
▪️ Improving accessibility to initial screenings and considering extending