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Taiwan Blackfoot Disease Socio-Medical Service Memorial House

Phone:886-6-7862012 Address:727 NO.27, Yonglong Village., Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
During the period from 1950 to 1960, in the early period of Beimen township, due to the fact that it was located in a salt basin which made obtaining fresh water rather difficult, it was necessary to dig wells to obtain water. However, due to the fact that this water had been sitting as groundwater for a long period of time, it contained a large amount of heavy metals, and it brought with it increased prevalence of Blackfoot Disease. Under this illness, toes would begin to darken and ulcerate, with the illness then spreading from the toes. The only way of treating this disease was amputation. In the early days, the villagers had poor access to medical information, and were of the belief that this disease was caused by evil spirts. However, by 1960, with support from the medical community and church, a free clinic was set up. This Blackfoot disease focused clinic was situated within the Jin-he Clinic, run by Doctor Wang Jin-he; who would provide free medical treatment for those suffering from this illness. Within the space of a few decades, the prevalence of Blackfoot Disease had completely disappeared, and there is fond recollection of the help provided for the people of this barren land. As a consequence, this memorial hall has been set up backing onto the rear of the original clinic ward, now known as Little White House due to its pure white appearance.
  • Nearby hospital (in 30 KM, Total 7 items)
  • Scenic Spots (in 2 KM, Total 59 items)
  • Accommodations (in 2 KM, Total 3 items)
    • Mei Xiang Homestay Phone:886-928-788620 Address:No.129-25, Huiyaogang, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    • Yan Xiang Homestay Phone:886-6-7862643 Address:No.57, Jingzijiao, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
    • Yan She Homestay Phone:886-6-7862643 Address:No. 80-9, Jingzijiao, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
  • Restaurants (in 2 KM, Total 12 items)
    • 夕遊井仔腳 Phone:886-6-6353226 Address:永華里西南郊井仔腳復育鹽田, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • 鹽鄉民宿餐廳 Phone:886-6-6353226 Address:永華里井仔腳57號, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • Salt Town (Guesthouse/Restaurant) Phone:886-6-7862643 Address:No.57, Jingzaijiao, Yonghua Village, Beimen Dist., Tainan City Taiwán, R.O.C
    • 錢來也瓦斯雜貨行 Phone:886-6-7861000 Address:台南市北門里舊埕187號, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • 錢來也瓦斯雜貨行 Phone:886-6-7861000 Address:台南市北門里舊埕187號, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • Beimenyu Restaurant Phone:886-6-7860303 Address:No.3-5, Beimen, West Central Dist., Tainan City Taiwán, R.O.C
    • Fulong Restaurant Phone:886-6-7861588 Address:No.37, Gangbei, Beimen Dist., Tainan City
    • 福隆餐館 Phone:886-6-7861588 Address:永隆里港北37號, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • 福隆餐館 Phone:886-6-7861588 Address:永隆里港北37號, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • Fulon Restaurant Phone:886-6-7861588 Address:No.37, Gangbei, Beimen Dist, Tainan City Taiwán, R.O.C
    • 南鯤鯓-吳記燒酒螺 Phone:886-6-7865053 Address:南鯤鯓代天府石獅下, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
    • 南鯤鯓-吳記燒酒螺 Phone:886-6-7865053 Address:南鯤鯓代天府石獅下, Beimen Dist., Tainan City 727
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