NTU Medicine President Wu Ming-hsien Removed from ECMO, Condition Improving

Wu Ming-hsien, the president of National Taiwan University's College of Medicine, has been taken off extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support as his health shows signs of improvement. Wu, 61, was rushed to the hospital on June 23 after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

Wu previously served as the superintendent of National Taiwan University Hospital from August 2020 to July 2025 and has held his current position as college president since August 2025. His sudden hospitalization and the need for ECMO support, a life-sustaining machine, had raised concerns.

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While details surrounding his condition remain private due to personal privacy and lack of family authorization for public disclosure, sources indicate that Wu's condition is now "cautiously optimistic" and steadily improving. He continues to receive medical treatment and care.

Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang and others have urged the public to avoid interfering with the medical team and family. Any further positive updates will be shared with the family's consent. To show support, the College of Medicine launched an online encouragement campaign for students and faculty to leave messages of goodwill for Wu.

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