The "Auspicious Ark" Hospital Ship and Chinese Medical Team Conduct Joint Medical Treatment in Ghana

Xinhua News Agency, Accra, October 29 (Reporter Gao Jianfei) On the 27th local time, the Chinese Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" and the 15th Chinese medical team assisting Ghana provided free medical services to local residents and Chinese expatriates in Ghana aboard the hospital ship.

On that day, the joint outpatient clinic received over 1,000 visits. Experts in surgery, orthopedics, and gynecology collaboratively assessed conditions, accurately formulated plans, and successfully completed four surgeries. At the joint diagnosis and treatment site, medical staff had clear divisions of labor and smooth coordination: consultations, physical examinations, auxiliary checks, and specialist recommendations were all conducted meticulously and reliably.

In the afternoon, team members of the medical team visited key areas of the "Peace Ark" hospital ship, including the intensive care unit, operating room, and laboratory, to observe the layout and operational processes of various advanced medical facilities. They discussed practical issues encountered during their long-term work in Ghana with the medical staff aboard the ship. Both sides shared experiences and practices based on their respective work environments and task characteristics, exploring collaborative ideas.

The medical team stated that they will continue to stay committed to their posts, ensuring daily diagnosis and treatment, technical support, and health education. They also expressed their willingness to continue working hand in hand with the "Peace Ark" to deepen and solidify Sino-Ghanaian health cooperation, and to add more warmth to the enduring friendship between the two countries' peoples.