Health

During the grave relocation process, rumors circulated after excavation machinery temporarily stalled, prompting speculation of supernatural interference. City officials attributed the incident to mechanical overheating but, respecting local custom, still carried out traditional rites to ensure the project proceeded smoothly.

Many question if Kaohsiung’s 2026 annual cap (NT$1,200) is too low to meaningfully promote “active aging,” especially when compared with higher monthly schemes in other Taiwanese municipalities.

Translated and adapted with permission from The News Lens (關鍵評論網) three-part series “醫師節不快樂” by Julia (朱莉雅). On Taiwan’s Doctors’ Day (celebrated on…