(VOVWORLD) -The Ministry of Defense organized a ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday as a send-off for its officers to head for South Sudan for a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
 A ceremony is held on March 23, 2021, to see off the level-2 field hospital staff who will join the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. (Photo: VOV) |
The officers will work at Vietnam's third Level-2 Field Hospital in the African country.
The third Level-2 Field Hospital was established in March 2020 with 70 staff members. Official members are divided into two groups and scheduled to depart on two occasions, March 24 and April 21. They have been vaccinated against COVID-19 and trained in how to deal with the pandemic.
“During 14 months in Bentiu, I encountered numerous problems such as epidemics and harsh weather. I hope to share my experience with my colleagues to fulfill our duty,” said Doctor Bui Thi Xoa, one of the 18 medics to be re-deployed this time.
“This is my first time joining a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. It will be an excellent opportunity for a young medic like me to improve myself,” said Doctor Hoang Xuan Truong.