Taiwan Blackfoot Disease Medical Memorial Hall Introduction
Ujiaobing (Black Foot Disease) is an endemic peripheral vascular disease prevalent in the southwestern coastal areas of Taiwan. It is believed that the cause of this disease is likely due to residents in coastal towns drinking deep well water containing excessive arsenic, leading to chronic arsenic poisoning, often accompanied by cancers of the liver, kidneys, and bladder. The Ujiaobing Memorial Park was originally the oldest clinic in Beimen Township, known as the Jinhe Clinic, operated by Dr. Wang Jinhe, known as the "Father of Ujiaobing," who graduated from Tokyo Medical School and returned to serve his hometown. The Jinhe Clinic provided free medical assistance in the past and served as an important pillar of support for patients. The museum collects Taiwanese medical relics and medical records of Ujiaobing patients, including many preserved limbs of patients who rest in front of the Christian cross, allowing visitors to reflect on the selfless dedication and great love of medical staff and the church in the past, as well as witness the suffering endured by the victims.
