On January 1, 1964, National Taiwan University Hospital formed a medical team to go to Libya to provide support. The local medical conditions were poor and there was a shortage of medical staff. The NTU medical team is well received locally and has also gained a reputation in the Arab world. 

In 1979, National Taiwan University Hospital sent a medical team to Saudi Arabia. This medical diplomacy program lasted for 11 years and involved a total of more than 300 people, including engineers, medical technicians, and administrative and logistical support, writing an important chapter for Taiwan's international medical cooperation.