Vietnam to set up third field hospital in UN mission in Africa

Deputy Minister of Defence Nguyen Chi Vinh has approved the establishment the Level-2 Field Hospital No. 3 in the UN mission in Africa to the Military Hospital 175 on March 4.

Nguyen Hong Son, director of Military Hospital 175, receives the decision

Representatives of defence attachés from various countries that are also in the UN mission and many international organisations in Vietnam attended the announcement ceremony along with the hospital's employees. The Vietnam Bureau of Peace will train the Military Hospital 175 in the necessary skills to operate the Level-2 field hospital in Africa.

Vinh praised the hospital for its achievements and contributions to the health sector. The Military Hospital 175 will be rotated to replace the Level-2 field hospital in South Sudan which is being operated by the Military Medical University. Vinh said that based on the experiences the doctors and nurses have gained from operating previous field hospitals, Military Hospital 175 must do better set even higher goals.

Nguyen Hong Son, director of Military Hospital 175, said their employees were taking a training course and would be ready to go to Africa in late 2020. 70 people have been taking medication and language training courses for the mission.

VNA reported that on this occasion, Vinh also appreciated other countries and international partners’ support for Vietnam during the building, training and deployment of its peacekeeping force for UN operations. Deputy head of the EU Delegation to Vietnam Axelle Nicaise congratulated the peacekeeping force of Vietnam on their achievements, which have helped promote the country’s stature and prestige in the international arena. She said the EU and Vietnam share the same wish to ensure regional and global security and peace.