Taiwanese Blackfoot Disease Medical Memorial Hall Introduction
Wujiao Disease is an endemic peripheral vascular disease prevalent in the southwestern coastal area of Taiwan. It is believed that the cause of Wujiao Disease is likely due to the consumption of deep well water containing excessive arsenic by residents of coastal towns, leading to chronic arsenic poisoning, which can also be accompanied by cancers of the liver, kidneys, and bladder. The Wujiao Disease Memorial Park was formerly the oldest clinic in Beimen Township, known as Jinhe Clinic, operated by Dr. Wang Jinhe, a graduate of the Tokyo Medical School who returned home to serve. In the past, Jinhe Clinic provided medical assistance for free and was an important pillar of support for patients. The museum houses collections of Taiwanese medical artifacts and medical records of Wujiao Disease patients, including many preserved limbs of patients stored in preservatives, resting before the Christian cross, allowing visitors to reflect on the selfless dedication and great love of past medical personnel and the church, and to witness the suffering endured by victims.
