TAIPEI, Taiwan — February 2 — An emergency situation unfolded at Mackay Memorial Hospital in Taipei on Monday morning after an employee threatened to jump from a hospital building, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
According to Taipei City Fire Department officials, a social media post from a user claiming workplace bullying and false accusations of sexual harassment stated that the individual was standing on the sixth floor of the Evangelical Building (Children’s Hospital) and had a large amount of sleeping pills, threatening to jump.
Authorities later confirmed that the individual who made the post was a Mackay Memorial Hospital employee. Firefighters and police arrived at the scene immediately and found the person lying near the rooftop parapet wall on the sixth floor. Rescue teams deployed safety air cushions, while police and hospital staff worked together to de-escalate the situation.
Mackay Memorial Hospital released a statement confirming that the employee had experienced emotional distress and threatened to jump earlier that morning. Hospital personnel successfully persuaded the individual, who was safely rescued and transferred for medical treatment. No injuries were reported among other staff or patients.
The hospital further stated that the employee’s previous complaints related to workplace bullying and gender equality issues had been investigated and concluded three years ago. Over the past three years, the hospital had arranged continuous support, including consultations with physicians, supervisors, psychologists, and chaplains. The most recent follow-up meeting took place on January 26, during which the employee’s emotional condition was assessed as stable.
Hospital officials emphasized that the incident was unexpected and, due to privacy and health considerations, no further personal details would be disclosed. They reiterated their commitment to ongoing care and support, noting that medical professionals will continue evaluating and providing necessary treatment.
Police also urged the public to seek professional help if they or people around them show signs of emotional distress or crisis, to prevent tragedies from occurring.