The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.107)

2019 • 02 38 The Douliu Tzu Chi Clinic has been upgraded to its new designation as Douliu Tzu Chi Hospital on January 5, 2019. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of Master Cheng Yen, and was attended by the Superintendents of Tzu Chi Hospitals in Hualien, Taipei, Taichung and Dalin. The restructured Douliu Tzu Chi Hospital is the seventh hospital under Tzu Chi’s purview, and will be led by the Vice Superintendent of Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Dr Chien Jui-teng. It offers comprehensive medical services and facilities in addition to the specialist departments of urology, plastic surgery, ear, nose and throat (ENT), and orthopaedics, among others. Taiwan 2019.01.05 Douliu Tzu Chi Clinic Upgraded to Hospital Status The application by Tzu Chi USA to qualify as an observer to the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) has been approved on January 9, 2019. The Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation will now be eligible to receive information on UNEA meetings, attend plenary sessions in its capacity as an observer, as well as contribute yearly reports. Being a UNEA observer also carries responsibilities of defending the importance of environmental conservation in discussions, besides collaborating with governmental, non-governmental, and faith-based organizations in related endeavours. In its 53 years of service, Tzu Chi has been upholding the spirit of “co-existing with the environment” and “purity begins at its source” in carrying out its recycling efforts, and continues to sustain its mission. USA 2019.01.09 Tzu Chi USA Granted Accreditation as an Observer to the UN Environment Assembly Global News