Hou Sheng-mao (Chinese: 侯勝茂; pinyin: Hóu Shèngmào) is a Taiwanese physician and politician. He was the Minister of Department of Health from 2005 to 2008.
Hou Sheng-mao | |
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侯勝茂 | |
Minister of Department of Health of the Republic of China | |
In office 17 February 2005 – 19 May 2008 | |
Preceded by | Chen Chien-jen Wang Hsiu-hong (acting) |
Succeeded by | Lin Fang-yue |
Personal details | |
Born | Taiwan | 1 July 1950
Nationality | Republic of China |
Alma mater | National Taiwan University |
Education
editHou obtained his doctoral degree in clinical medicine from National Taiwan University (NTU).[1]
Early career
editHou was the vice superintendent of National Taiwan University Hospital, and director and professor of the School of Medicine of NTU.[1]
Department of Health
editThe nomination of Hou was announced by Premier Frank Hsieh in February 2005.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "The New Cabinet". Taiwan Today. 1 March 2006. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ^ Ko, Shu-ling (17 February 2005). "Wu Rong-i floated as new candidate for vice premier". Taipei Times. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
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