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