Taiwan's Ujit Disease Medical Memorial Hall Introduction
Wujiao Disease is an epidemic peripheral vascular disease that prevails in the southwestern coastal areas of Taiwan. It is believed that the occurrence of Wujiao Disease is likely attributed to the chronic arsenic poisoning from drinking groundwater containing excessive arsenic, primarily affecting residents of coastal townships, and can 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 the Jinhe Clinic, operated by Dr. Wang Jinhua, the "Father of Wujiao Disease," who graduated from Tokyo Medical College and returned home to serve the community. The Jinhe Clinic previously provided free medical assistance and was an important source of spiritual support for patients. The museum collects medical artifacts related to Taiwan's healthcare, as well as medical records of Wujiao Disease patients. Among the exhibits are many preserved amputated limbs of Wujiao Disease patients, resting in front of the Christian cross, allowing visitors to appreciate the selfless dedication and great love of past medical personnel and the church while witnessing the suffering endured by the victims.
