On February 5, 2026, our hospital cooperated with the Nagasaki City Office to hold a highly meaningful “Japan Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor Health Diagnosis Project.” Four Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors currently residing in southern Taiwan (the oldest being 97 years old) came to our hospital for comprehensive health examinations and follow‑up; and they received one‑on‑one care regarding their health status from Japan’s nuclear medicine authority—Dr. Manzo Asanaga, PhD (Honorary Director of the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Hospital of the Japanese Red Cross). This is not only a medical service but also a life‑protecting effort that transcends borders and time.
Subsequently, Dr. Asanaga gave an academic lecture at our hospital, sharing “The Long‑Term Impact of DNA Damage from the Moment of an Atomic Bomb Explosion on Lifetime Health.” Drawing on his own experience of the atomic bomb blast and many years of clinical research at the Nagasaki Red Cross Hospital, Dr. Asanaga explained in an accessible manner the microscopic imprint that the explosion leaves on human DNA, from the initial induction of leukemia to the later development of solid tumors. This 60‑year research has helped our staff understand the resilience of survivors after a nuclear attack.
Dr. Asanaga’s valuable experience inspires all medical staff at our hospital to renew their commitment, continuously refine medical techniques, and become trusted protectors of both military and civilian health.
