160th Anniversary of Dr. Patrick Manson's Arrival in Taiwan; Commemorating the Birthplace of Tropical Medicine in Cijin, Kaohsiung

According to the Central News Agency, a commemorative plaque for Dr. Patrick Manson, known as the 'Father of Tropical Medicine,' was unveiled at Kaohsiung Municipal Cijin Hospital to mark the 160th anniversary of his arrival in Taiwan. This symbolizes Kaohsiung's important status as the birthplace of tropical medicine in Taiwan. The Kaohsiung City Department of Health and the National Health Research Institutes held a commemorative event to review the history of Manson's medical research in Cijin. Manson arrived in Cijin in 1866 at the age of 21, serving as a customs medical officer and providing care for local residents. He discovered the link between mosquitoes and tropical diseases, which became the foundation for modern research into vector-borne diseases. The National Health Research Institutes stated that they would continue to combine infectious disease research and smart technology to carry on Manson's spirit of evidence-based science and public health.