Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 staff depart for UN peacekeeping missions
VOV.VN - A farewell ceremony for the 2nd detachment of Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 to carry out duties in the UN peacekeeping missions in South Sudan was held by the Ministry of National Defence on May 24 in the military airfield of Division 371 of the Air Defence – Air Force Service.
A total of 30 staff members were transported by military aircraft C17 of the Australian Department of Defence, all of whom expressed their delight and pride when performing the mission.
The Level-2 field hospital No. 4 was first launched on November 17, 2021, with 63 official members, including 12 female soldiers.
During the course of the mission in South Sudan, the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 4 will focus on applying technology in medical examination and treatment, with this being the premise for them to conduct scientific research.
The hospital will also continue working on public communication and disease prevention efforts in the harsh local environment.
Before departure, staff had to undergo several technical training courses.
Earlier the Ministry of National Defence also held a ceremony to deploy officers and soldiers of Military Engineering Unit No.1 and first group of the Level-2 Field Hospital No.4 on a UN peacekeeping mission to Abyei and South Sudan on April 27.
