Caption: Mission Commander Rear Admiral Shen Hao.
Caption: Nurses registering patients to undergo treatment.
Caption: Commander Hao presenting gifts to Ted Diro
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By MATTHEW VARI
THE Chinese naval hospital ship the Ark Peace mission has been hailed as a success by both the mission commander and PNG authorities after it was revealed that close to 4,600 patients received medical services from the ship.
It was a huge number considering the initial planned figure of 2,400 patients.
In his briefing to the media and military and health authorities onboard the vessel- Rear Admiral Shen Hao, the mission commander, said through an interpreter that as of Wednesday (September 17) they had received 4,591 patients.
“3,728 of them received services onboard the ship, and 863 people received by the two mobile medical teams in the city,” the mission commander said.
“We received 27 inpatients, performed 47 operations, and we provided auxiliary examinations such as CT (Computerized Tomography), CR (Computed Radiography), electro cardiogram, and ultrasonic examinations all to 2,391 people.”
“We also assisted to maintain medical equipment in the various medical facilities we visited.”
Commander Hao said that during the visit their focus was on providing medical services, cultural exchange and health education, medical equipment maintenance, and medical exchange with medical personnel.
“During our stay we did not arrange a symposium or special dialogue, but our medical staff have worked very well with you medical staff crew in local hospitals like the Taurama Military Hospital and they worked and assisted each other so we have gained more experience so it has enhanced the friendship,” he added.
“Our medical service has gone smoothly and archived the result from the joint efforts our nations.”
“It is with great care, support, and coordination of your government, military, and the outstanding care of your people that I would like to send a wish on behalf of all my officers of Ark Peace wishes Papua New Guinea a prosperous future and the people long and happy, healthy lives.”
PNGDF Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Kasap, commanding officer of the Taurama Military Hospital, thanked the mission commander for their assistance not only in providing medical services but also the training of personnel.
“I just want to say that on behalf of the Director of Health Services of the Defence Force, I am very happy and pleased with your assistance,” Lt Col Kasap said.
“The military hospital has got an ongoing association with the military of China- those of you have gone to Taurama have seen that the hospital has been built by PLA (People’s Liberation Army) China.”
“I am very happy to have talked to a number of patients who have come through and they have told me that what you have done has made a very big impact in their lives.”
Commander Hao said that he was very impressed with the visit to the country, and indicated that a future visit would be planned between the defense forces of both countries.
The eight day visit also saw the ship’s crew take part in cultural exchanges in the Rigo village of Boregaina in the Central Province, along with the Ted Diro Primary school also receiving a donation of gifts from the mission commander.
Ark Peace left Port Moresby on Thursday morning last week to conclude its successful mission.
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