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Political Center / Full Report
The Taoyuan Hospital Ministry caught the epidemic, sparking controversy over whether the hospital was closed or not. However, when SARS broke out in March 2003, the closure of the Taipei Peace Hospital was also raised again, and then-Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou and Health Director Qiu Shuti are believed to be responsible. In response, the office of the former Ma Ying-jeou president issued a press release to fight back. Whenever the outside world talks about past experiences in preventing epidemics, people often use the “peaceful hospital lockdown” to change their approach. The fact is that epidemic prevention The decision-making model was the same as it is now. The central government ordered it and the local government implemented it. “
▲ Ma Ying-jeou was charged with “Ma Ying-jeou is the culprit for the closure of the Peace Hospital.” Former President Ma’s office issued a press release denying the counterattack. (Photo by reporter Li Guolun)
The full text of the press release from former President Ma’s office is as follows:
In response to media accusations that “Ma Ying-jeou is to blame for the closure of Heping Hospital,” former President Ma’s office stated that whenever the outside world talks about past experiences of epidemic prevention, People often use the “Hospital Peace Closure” to change the approach. The truth is that the epidemic prevention decision-making model of that year is the same now that it is ordered by the central government and executed by local authorities Now that epidemic prevention is at the forefront, we call on all walks of life to respect professionalism and cooperate with the Epidemic Central Command Center to prevent epidemics. Do not use political slugs or mislead the public to mislead the public about epidemic prevention.
Former President Ma’s office noted that an outbreak of nosocomial infection occurred at Heping Hospital in April 2013. The situation was critical. The Taipei City Government discussed measures to control Heping Hospital during the morning meeting on April 24. After the meeting, the city government received the fastest official document sent by Director Tu Xingzhe of the Executive Yuan Health Department, requesting the Beishi Municipal Health Bureau to immediately establish a takeover team in Heping Hospital station to fully control the entrance. and departure of personnel. On the morning of the 24th, the Executive Yuan invited the Department of Health and the North City Government to convene an emergency meeting. During the meeting, a consensus was reached on the temporary closure of the Hospital de la Paz. Executive Yuan Vice President Lin Xinyi, Health Director Tu Xingzhe and Taipei City Vice Mayor Ou Jinde held a press conference at the Executive Yuan and will jointly announce the closure of Taipei Peace Hospital.
Former President Ma’s office claimed that “the central government ordered and local governments implemented” was the decision-making process at the time. Just as the Central Epidemic Command Center is now in charge of decision-making on the prevention of the new crown pneumonia epidemic, during SARS, the central government also established an epidemic response team in the Department of Health, and the main decision to close the hospital is not the exclusive decision of the local government.
Former President Ma’s office noted that after the peaceful closure of the hospital, the spread of the epidemic has been effectively controlled. The Executive Yuan, the Beijing municipal government and epidemic prevention experts have also done their best to reduce the damage to the hospital. While the peaceful closure of the hospital has had the effect of controlling the epidemic, it is undeniable that it has also caused psychological trauma to the relevant parties. There are few perfect countermeasures for epidemic prevention, and they always choose between difficulties. Like the Taoyuan Hospital Ministry’s epidemic prevention and control measures this time around, constantly adjust to strive for the best.
Former President Ma’s office stated that the experience and lessons of SARS have brought great strides to the prevention and treatment of infections in Taiwan. With the experience of peaceful hospital closures, subsequent full or partial hospital closures can also receive more comprehensive support. Panic situation. Of course, past experience in epidemic prevention can be reviewed, but must be based on facts to help correct deficiencies. 18 years ago, SARS made Taiwan pay a high price and exchange valuable experiences. These experiences must become an aid to the prevention of the current epidemic, rather than unnecessary political spit, let alone a blood roll for some unscrupulous politicians to seize the opportunity. operate politically.
