Vietnamese field hospital returns home after UN peacekeeping mission
VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence held a welcome ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on September 27 for Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 following its successful completion of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.
Major General Pham Manh Thang, director of the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, praised the hospital’s achievements during its deployment, attributing them to thorough preparations, solidarity and a strong sense of responsibility among its officers and staff.
He asked the returning personnel to complete post-deployment health checks, reviews and handover procedures before resuming duties at their respective units.
He also encouraged them to apply the knowledge, skills and experience gained in South Sudan to medical examination, emergency treatment and health care for soldiers and civilians.
During its deployment in South Sudan, Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 maintained continuous and safe medical operations, treating more than 2,200 patients and successfully performing over 30 complex emergency surgeries.
The hospital also completed 17 scientific papers, four of which were published in international journals, and deployed hospital management software in its operations.
Alongside its medical duties, the hospital carried out community outreach activities and provided assistance to local residents, helping strengthen cooperation with other forces at the UN mission.
Lieutenant Colonel Tran Duc Tai, director of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7, thanked relevant agencies and the families of hospital personnel for their support throughout the deployment. He affirmed that the hospital’s officers and staff would continue improving their professional skills and stay ready to undertake future assignments.


