Focus Taiwan
Date: 2017/12/03
By: Evelyn Kao 

Taipei, Dec. 3 (CNA) A funeral service was held Sunday for Hou Wu-chung (侯武忠), a doctor who succumbed to pancreatic cancer Nov. 20 at the age of 55 after having provided medical services to underserved areas of Penghu for over 20 years.

The service was held at a cemetery in Penghu’s Magong City.

During the ceremony, Presidential Office Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) presented a presidential citation on behalf of President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) to Hou, which was received by Hou’s wife, Chen Hui-chuan (陳惠娟).

In return, Chen handed a letter of suggestion to Wu, proposing that a Hou Wu-chung commemorative park and hall featuring his statue be established in Baisha Township and expressing hope that the government will place greater importance on improving medical care to the outlying islands of Penghu.    [FULL  STORY]