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Taipei City Councilor Chen Yu-cheng Hospitalized for Heart Surgery

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei City Councilor Chen Yu-cheng of the Taiwan People's Party was hospitalized for heart surgery.
  • He recently assisted flood victims in his constituency in the Neihu district.
  • Chen Yu-cheng has since been discharged and reported that he is recovering well.

Taipei City Councilor Chen Yu-cheng, a member of the Taiwan People's Party, has undergone heart surgery. The young and vibrant politician was recently involved in assisting residents in his Neihu constituency who were affected by severe flooding. Chen Yu-cheng spent several days mobilizing volunteers to help flood victims and attended a review meeting to advocate for their rights.

News of his hospitalization emerged recently. It is understood that Chen sought medical attention for a sports injury, which led to the discovery of a congenital heart defect. He decided to undergo surgery as advised by his doctors. Chen Yu-cheng posted on Facebook to reassure the public, stating that he had a minor heart procedure and has been safely discharged from the hospital, expressing gratitude for the concern shown.

His recent efforts to aid flood victims in Neihu underscore his commitment to his constituents, even as he faced a personal health challenge. The incident highlights the unexpected nature of health issues, even for seemingly healthy individuals.

I had a small surgery on my heart, and I have already been safely discharged from the hospital. Thank you all for your concern.

โ€” Chen Yu-chengChen Yu-cheng posted on Facebook to reassure the public about his health after undergoing heart surgery.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.