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On November 5, 2022, during the implementation of the "Harmony Mission -2022" mission, the "Peace Ark" hospital ship conducted targeted exercises. The picture shows a drill for transporting wounded personnel.
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In 2017, the Chinese Navy's long-range visiting fleet made a friendly visit to Bangladesh. The picture shows Sheng Ruifang embracing Ali Fa Qin at the Jidagang Port.
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On November 11, 2022, while carrying out the "Harmony Mission -2022" mission, Chinese military doctors conducted ophthalmic examinations on local patients at the medical service area of Tanjung Bulu Port in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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In July 2018, the "Peace Ark" hospital ship was on its way to carry out the "Harmony Mission 2018" mission.
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The brocade books come from the clouds, and the letters convey deep emotions.
On the eve of the International Children's Day on June 1st, a 12-year-old girl from Bangladesh, Ali Fa Qin, received a very special holiday gift: Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to Ali Fa Qin, encouraging her to study hard, pursue her dreams, and inherit China. Bangladesh traditional friendship.
Behind this reply, there is a warm story. In November 2010, the Chinese Navy's "Ark of Peace" hospital ship, which was visiting Chittagong, Bangladesh, received help: a pregnant woman who was giving birth was on the verge of death due to heart disease. Chinese military doctors immediately rushed to local hospitals to perform surgery on pregnant women.
There are many stories about Huairen sailing and lifting his life on the hospital ship "Peace Ark". Since its listing in 2008, the "Peace Ark" hospital ship has sailed abroad 10 times, covering a distance of over 260000 nautical miles, serving 43 countries and regions, and providing medical services to more than 250000 people... The magnificent voyage has witnessed the boundless love of the Chinese military for peace and life, and written a peaceful chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The Boat of Life——
A doctor is kind-hearted and treats every life with love and kindness
In 2010, the "Ark of Peace" hospital ship crossed the country's borders for the first time and went to the Gulf of Aden, Djibouti, Kenya, Tanzania, Seychelles, Bangladesh and other five Asian and African countries to carry out the "Harmony Mission 2010" medical service mission.
This voyage has formed an inexplicable bond between Sheng Ruifang, Deputy Chief Physician of the Anesthesiology Department at the First Affiliated Hospital of the Naval Medical University, and Alifa Qin.
"On November 9, 2010, as soon as our ship docked at Chittagong, Bangladesh, we received an urgent request from the Bangladeshi side - a pregnant woman named Jenat was in critical condition." Sheng Ruifang vividly remembers the scene from that time, and the hospital ship immediately organized forces to rush to the local hospital. Chinese doctors, under immense pressure, performed a cesarean section on the pregnant woman. At 13:10 local time, with the efforts of medical staff, the child was born smoothly and the mother and daughter were safe.
This child is Alifa Qin. After growing up, she always referred to Sheng Ruifang as "Chinese mother". "When I grow up, I hope to study medicine in China and save lives like a 'Chinese mother'." Alifa Qin aspires to become an ambassador of the friendship between Bangladesh and China when he grows up.
Life, sometimes the first cry of a newborn baby, sometimes the second beat of a weak pulse. Sun Tao, former director of the Maritime Hospital, who participated in the "Harmony Mission" mission six times, sighed that the "Peace Ark" is the "boat of life", allowing hundreds and thousands of foreign patients to bid farewell to their pain and send health, warmth, and emotion to those in urgent need.
On the morning of October 10, 2017, the "Ark of Peace" docked at the port of Cape Black, Congo. As soon as the ship docked, Wava's mother brought him, who was 12 years old, to seek medical attention. Since the age of 4, he has gradually developed a lump on his stomach, which often causes unbearable pain.
"The child needs surgery. Although we are confident about the surgery, there are also risks involved." Surgeon Zheng Xiuhai introduced the surgical situation to Wawa's mother. "We trust Chinese doctors, you can rest assured to do it!" Eva's mother signed the informed consent form for the surgery without hesitation.
Dr. Zheng Xiuhai and Dr. Chen Hongxu went all out and the surgery was very successful. Wava, who woke up from anesthesia, blinked her eyes and said happily, "When I grow up, I must go to China. Thank you!"
In East Timor, the 3-centimeter long shrapnel that had been left in the body of veteran Lujero for 26 years was successfully removed; In Grenada, female patient Griselin regained sight after undergoing surgical treatment; In Fiji, after careful treatment, the little girl Diana successfully repaired her lower limb deformity and made a wish to "dance a ballet in China when she grows up"... The Chinese military doctor of "Ark of Peace" left behind beautiful stories wherever she went, thanks to her superb medical skills.
"Physicians are kind-hearted. We cross mountains, rivers, and oceans, treating every life with fiery, pure, and long love." The words of Gao Chunyan, who once served as the head nurse of the operating room of the "Harmonious Mission -2022" Maritime Hospital, are gentle and full of power.
The Boat of Friendship——
The ship carries olive branches and sows peaceful seeds one by one
Under the cloudless azure sky, a milky white large ship sailed on the rippling blue sea, with the huge red cross symbols on both sides particularly eye-catching. This ship is the "Peace Ark" hospital ship.
Inside the Ark of Peace, there is a special cultural wall - a reddish brown wooden base adorned with shiny metal badges. Upon closer inspection, they come from Sierra Leone, Antigua and Barbuda, Chile... "Every time we go to a country or region, the local government and military and civilians often send us such commemorative plaques," sighed the captain of the hospital ship, Deng Qiang. The small badge, crossing national borders, conveys friendship, and the "peaceful square boat" repeatedly sets sail, sowing the seeds of peace around the world.
Together, set sail in the ocean. The "Ark of Peace" is like a peace dove holding an olive branch, embarking on multiple rescue journeys to overcome harsh environments, ice breaking journeys to ease bilateral relations, pioneering journeys for the first time since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and friendly journeys to consolidate traditional friendship.
In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Philippines, causing serious disasters to the country. The Peace Ark, which has just completed its 125 day mission of harmony, has been ordered to urgently rush for assistance. This is the first time China has dispatched naval vessels to overseas disaster areas to provide humanitarian medical assistance.
In order to shorten the voyage, Chinese soldiers sailed directly through the stormy areas and arrived in the most severely affected Paro area one day in advance. "The collapsed and damaged houses, muddy roads, uprooted trees... arrived in the disaster area, full of devastation, and everyone rushed to work without taking a break." Cai Jinhui, the director of the Hospital Ship Medical Center, recalled his thoughts 10 years ago.
Faced with the harsh environment of water pollution and mosquito infestation, the entire ship's officers and soldiers did not retreat. They received consultations 24 hours a day without interruption and fought continuously for 16 days. A total of 2208 patients were treated and 44 surgeries were performed. Many cured patients will pick and hold the Philippine national flower, jasmine, which symbolizes noble sentiments and deep friendship, and give it to Chinese medical workers. The mission is completed, and the "Ark of Peace" sets sail amidst the fragrance of jasmine flowers.
Time and time again, honking the horn and setting sail, hanging cables and stopping, the peaceful path continues to extend in time and space.
September 21, 2017, International Day of Peace. The China Serbia Friendship Hospital in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is crowded with people coming to seek medical treatment. A Sierra Leonean couple found Professor Hu Dian, a gynecologist and obstetrician from the Second Affiliated Hospital of the Naval Medical University on board the ship.
"The pregnant woman has diabetes during pregnancy, and the fetus has suffered from intrauterine hypoxia, which is critical." Hu Dian suggested immediate surgery after checking the situation of pregnant woman Ramatu Ba. A life relay racing against time has begun. Late at night, a baby boy weighing about 6 pounds was born smoothly. The child's father was extremely excited and said, "It was the 'Ark of Peace' that gave the child life."
Too many unforgettable scenes, too many touching moments——
In Vanuatu, the "Ark of Peace" honks its horn and sets sail. Local people drive small boats to bid farewell, singing and scattering flowers into the sea;
In Kenya, as the "Ark of Peace" slowly departed, a motorbike convoy with five starred red flags suddenly appeared on the dock, stretching a full 1 kilometer in length;
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Full of reputation, spreading peace, and showcasing the demeanor of a great country. Every time the "Ark of Peace" visits a country or region, a strong "Chinese wind" blows in the local area. "China, great!" "You are a shining business card of China." This is the heartfelt praise of people from all over the world. A foreign politician sighed and said, "The Ark of Peace" is an envoy of peace and a witness to friendship.
The Boat of Advancing——
Sailing for thousands of miles, showcasing a responsible envoy of peace
From the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, from three-dimensional rescue exercises at sea to international humanitarian medical services, from joint support of ocean health services to joint exercises and training with foreign forces, the "Ark of Peace" hospital ship has brought harmony and peace to the world's oceans.
Nowadays, the equipment of this 10000 ton hospital ship is becoming increasingly advanced. A large number of high-tech medical supplies are equipped on hospital ships, providing high-quality and efficient medical services to overseas residents, including traditional Chinese medicine wrist and ankle pain relief smart wristbands, isolated wireless stethoscopes, portable wireless intelligent laparoscopes, and intravenous general anesthesia robots.
A foreign military doctor invited to visit the ship exclaimed, "The scientific design of the 'Ark of Peace', the professionalism of medical staff, and the completeness of medical facilities have left a deep impression on us."
Brave exploration of the ocean to enhance the ability of remote sea medical support, and the provision of humanitarian medical services overseas cannot be achieved without repeated maritime training. Every time we break through the waves, it is a real test of our ability to maintain peace.
On November 5, 2022, the "Peace Ark" mission team, which was carrying out the "Harmony Mission -2022" mission, conducted a joint maritime search and rescue exercise.
With a command, rescue helicopters rose into the air, and the "Peace Ark" maneuvered at full speed to report the accident to the merchant ship while calculating the specific location of the drowning personnel. At the same time, medical team members are ready on deck. After the lifeboat transported the drowning personnel, they were quickly transported to the temporary medical area for treatment.
"In the new era and new journey, the 'Peace Ark' hospital ship will continue to sail far, using practical actions to make more countries and people feel the power of peace and the responsibility of a great country." Major General Jiao Zhanfeng, commander of the 'Harmonious Mission -2022' mission and political commissar of the Naval Medical University, stated.
"As its name suggests, the 'Ark of Peace' brings cooperation, friendship, and peace to the Venezuelan people. The mission of the 'Ark of Peace' is admirable, worthy of praise and praise!" said Vice President Rodriguez of Venezuela.
"China's' Ark of Peace 'is designed for peace and friendship, transcending differences in national systems and races. It not only enhances friendly relations between Congo and China, but also deepens mutual trust between the two peoples. You are the true ambassadors of peace." During the visit of the' Ark of Peace 'to Congo in 2017, then Congolese Prime Minister Muamba sighed.