Navy Hospital Ship "Auspicious Ark" Welcomes Its First "Auspicious Baby"
On September 16 local time
the Navy hospital ship “Peace Ark”
carrying out the “Harmonious Mission-2026” task
arrived in Mauritania
to welcome the first “Peace Baby”
▲ “Peace Baby”
On that morning
34-year-old Aishata, accompanied by a friend,
discovered an abnormal fetal position during a check-up at a local hospital
The local doctors advised her
to go to the Chinese Navy hospital ship “Peace Ark”
for assistance
▲ Officers and soldiers transporting the pregnant woman to the “Peace Ark” hospital ship
Subsequently,
an ambulance rushed Aishata to the hospital ship
The medical staff immediately
activated the emergency response plan for pregnant women
and prioritized her treatment
Upon examination, it was found that Aishata's fetus had an abnormal position
and the pregnant woman also suffered from pregnancy-induced hypertension,
which posed a significant risk during delivery
After a comprehensive assessment,
the medical staff informed the pregnant woman of the risks
and recommended a cesarean section
▲ Medical staff conducting an examination for the pregnant woman
In the delivery room,
the monitor beeped regularly
as blood pressure, heart rate, and fetal heart rate values
flashed in real-time on the screen
Anesthesiologist Xu Fengying stood by Aishata's side,
using gestures to ease her tension
At 13:23,
a baby boy weighing 3.425 kilograms was successfully born
▲ Medical staff carrying the “Peace Baby” out of the operating room
“Both mother and child are safe, and the baby is in good health,”
upon hearing the translator's words,
Aishata smiled gently
and repeatedly said “thank you” in the local language
▲ The swaddle and belly band prepared for the “Peace Baby”
Afterward,
the medical staff examined the newborn
and brought items such as a swaddle with “Peace Baby” written on it
and a traditional red belly band into the nursery
▲ Medical staff holding the “Peace Baby” sharing the joy
Upon learning of the birth of the first “Peace Baby,”
all members of the medical team were very happy
Chief surgeon Xu Xiaozhe said,
“Crossing mountains and seas to welcome new life,
this is a very meaningful day!”
▲ Medical staff posing for a photo with the “Peace Baby”
Aishata named her child Muhammad Khalil
Khalil, in Chinese, means
the deepest friendship!
Authors: Zhang Gan, Zhang Yao, Zhou Jianlong, Liu Xiaoyu, Cai Ye, Zhang Yazhongjian
On September 16, the Chinese Navy Hospital Ship 'Peace Ark' provided emergency childbirth assistance to Aisha Ta in Mauritania. The medical team successfully delivered a baby boy weighing 3.425 kg after assessing the mother's complications. This event marked a significant achievement for the medical personnel involved.
- Aisha Ta, a 34-year-old woman, was transported to the Chinese Navy Hospital Ship 'Peace Ark' for emergency childbirth.
- The baby boy, weighing 3.425 kg, was born safely on September 16.
- The medical team assessed the mother and recommended a cesarean section due to complications.
- The event was celebrated by the medical team as a significant achievement.