Dr. Wu Yung-Chang (Tai Chung) 巫永昌醫學博士(臺中)

Dr. Wu Yongchang (巫永昌, 1905–2000) was a distinguished Taiwanese physician and a key figure in Rotary International’s District 345, covering Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. Born in Puli during Japanese rule, he graduated with a medical doctorate from Nagoya Medical University in 1936. Dr. Wu founded Yongchang Internal Medicine Hospital in Taichung and joined the Taichung Rotary Club in 1955, becoming its third president. He served as District Governor of District 345 in 1976–1977 at age 72, the oldest to do so, greatly expanding Rotary membership and founding new clubs. Despite early political challenges following the 1947 228 Incident, including wrongful imprisonment, Wu remained dedicated to community service. He was also involved in regional transportation and business initiatives. Renowned for his lifelong commitment to Rotary principles and perfect attendance into his nineties, Wu received Rotary International’s Outstanding Service Award in 1996. He passed away in 2000 at age 96.

O Dr. Wu Yongchang (巫永昌, 1905–2000) foi um destacado médico taiwanês e figura importante no Distrito 345 do Rotary International, que abrange Taiwan, Hong Kong e Macau. Nascido em Puli durante o domínio japonês, graduou-se com doutorado em medicina pela Universidade Médica de Nagoya em 1936. Fundou o Hospital de Medicina Interna Yongchang em Taichung e ingressou no Rotary Club de Taichung em 1955, tornando-se seu terceiro presidente. Serviu como Governador do Distrito 345 em 1976–1977 aos 72 anos, o mais velho a ocupar o cargo, ampliando significativamente a adesão e criando novos clubes Rotary. Apesar de desafios políticos após o Incidente 228 de 1947, incluindo prisão injusta, Wu manteve-se dedicado ao serviço comunitário. Participou também de iniciativas regionais de transporte e negócios. Reconhecido por compromisso vitalício e presença impecável, recebeu o Prêmio de Serviço Excepcional do Rotary em 1996. Faleceu em 2000 aos 96 anos.

巫永昌醫學博士（1905–2000）是臺灣著名醫師，也是涵蓋臺灣、香港和澳門的扶輪國際345地區的重要人物。巫博士生於日治時期的埔里，1936年畢業於名古屋醫科大學臨床醫學博士。回臺後創辦臺中永昌內科醫院，並於1955年加入臺中扶輪社，成為第3任社長。1976–1977年間，72歲的巫博士擔任345地區總監，為該職最高齡者，他擴大扶輪會員人數，創立多個扶輪社。1947年「二二八事件」後曾遭誤判入獄，政治受挫，但他仍忠於社區服務，積極參與地區交通及商業事業。巫博士終身堅持扶輪理念，九十多歲仍保持百分百出席紀錄，1996年獲扶輪國際傑出服務獎。2000年逝世，享年96歲。