Wu Poh-hsiung Visits Liver Foundation to Report Well-being After Accidental Fall
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former KMT Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung, 88, fell on stage at an event but reported he is in good health.
- He personally visited the Liver Research Foundation to reassure staff and express gratitude.
- Wu praised the foundation's 32 years of work in liver disease prevention and pledged continued support.
Former Kuomintang Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung, 88, has reassured the public of his good health following an accidental fall at an event. The incident occurred on August 15th as he was about to deliver a speech at the Liver Research Foundation's 32nd-anniversary celebration.
While the fall caused a stir among attendees, Wu Poh-hsiung personally visited the Liver Research Foundation on August 17th to report his well-being. He expressed his gratitude to the nurse who assisted him immediately after the fall and thanked everyone for their concern and well wishes.
Thank you to the nurse 'An Xin' who assisted me that day for her help and care, and thank you to everyone for your concern and blessings. My health is currently good, please rest assured, all friends and colleagues who care about me.
During his visit, Wu praised the foundation's 32 years of dedicated efforts in liver disease prevention, health education, and screening in underserved areas. He encouraged the foundation to continue its mission of safeguarding the liver health of the nation's citizens. The foundation's chairman, Hsu Chin-chuan, expressed his deep emotion and relief at seeing Wu in good spirits, highlighting the staff's prompt and compassionate response.
Seeing Chairman Wu personally come here full of spirit, all the staff of the Liver Research Foundation are very moved and relieved.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.