Chinese Peacekeepers Provide Free Medical Outreach in South Sudan
The 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion, along with the 12th Chinese medical team, conducted a free medical outreach in South Sudan, providing vital healthcare services and education to local villagers. They treated 423 patients and distributed crucial medical supplies, earning the gratitude of the community.
Recently, the 11th Chinese Peacekeeping Infantry Battalion, in partnership with the 12th batch of the Chinese medical team, conducted a free medical outreach for a local village near their mission area in South Sudan. This initiative, part of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), aimed to provide essential healthcare services to the community.
The outreach included consultations across various medical specialties including internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and otorhinolaryngology. In addition to routine physical examinations, the services offered included disease diagnosis and treatments, contributing to overall health provisions for local villagers.
Health education was a significant aspect of the outreach, with Chinese medical staff advising the community on preventing prevalent diseases such as malaria, cholera, and monkeypox. The medical team provided on-site services, conducted important tests, and treated 423 patients, distributing 1,097 medical supplies, which garnered acclaim from the local population.
The initiative by the Chinese peacekeepers and medical professionals underscores their commitment to aiding local communities in South Sudan. Their efforts not only addressed immediate medical needs but also emphasized the importance of health education and disease prevention, leaving a positive impact in the region.
Original Source: eng.chinamil.com.cn
