Sising Katadrepan
Sising Katadrepan, born on April 18, 1886, was Taiwan's first licensed Indigenous doctor and a prominent political figure. He graduated from the Medical School of the Taiwan Governor-General in 1909 and worked at Taitung Hospital, where he became known for his expertise in treating malaria and scrub typhus. After the Chinese Nationalist Party took control of Taiwan, he represented Indigenous interests at the National Constituent Assembly in 1946 and served on the Taiwan Provincial Government. He advocated for the recognition of Indigenous Taiwanese as 'Taiwan people' and fought against discrimination, making significant contributions to healthcare and community development until his death in 1958.
Born on Apr 18, 1886 (139 years old)
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Sising Katadrepan was Taiwan’s first licensed Indigenous doctor and later became a prominent political figure advocating for Indigenous rights.
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