Africa-Press – South-Sudan. About 63 Vietnamese peacekeepers have been awarded for their selfless contribution towards rendering health services to the civilians in Bentiu. The peacekeepers from the Level 2 Field Hospital No. 3 in Bentiu were honoured with medals for their outstanding contributions during a year-long mission.
Lieutenant Colonel Trnh M Hoà, Director of the Hospital, stated at the ceremony that since its inception in March 2011, the hospital has provided medical examination and treatment to over 1,400 UN staff and residents, successfully performed over 16 complicated surgeries, and transported 15 emergency cases by air.
The hospital has applied many new techniques in diagnosis and treatment for patients in line with the field conditions and done well in COVID-19 prevention and control and vaccination, providing oxygen and treating medical waste for level 1 hospitals in the peacekeeping mission area.
Colonel Waleed Elazizy, Chief of the Military Medicine of the UNMISS, said despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the field hospital had played an important role in preventing and controlling the pandemic at Bentiu base.
He added that they have undertaken effective COVID-19 measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic and provide a safe environment for patients when they seek treatment at the health facility.
It has also implemented environmentally-friendly campaigns and conducted professional exchanges and training sessions to strengthen medical knowledge and skills.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hiroko Hirahara, Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Bentiu Field Office and Brigadier General Dhananjay Joshi, Acting Commander of UN forces in South Sudan, said they appreciated the hospital’s contributions, dedication and professionalism.
“We are very pleased with the positive feedback on what the field hospital of Việt Nam has done. I deeply acknowledge and highly appreciate your achievements,” said Hiroko.
Brigadier General Dhananjay Joshi applauded the field hospital for its participation in civil-military cooperation activities, including HIV/AIDS consultancy, support for hospitals in Bentiu, sharing of medicine and equipment for local authorities and donating school supplies for local pupils.
Lieutenant Colonel Phạm Tân Phong, Commander of the Vietnamese peacekeeping forces, expressed his deep gratitude for the support and assistance of UNMISS, UN agencies and other units stationed in the country.
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