Rehearsal for Vietnamese and Chinese military medical forces’ joint exercise held

During the event, the two sides deployed their forces for a search and rescue mission, received and provided emergency care for victims at a level-two field hospital, and took measures to prevent and control cholera in earthquake-stricken areas.

After the rehearsal, representatives of Vietnamese and Chinese delegations met to draw experience in the organization of the event, so as to ensure the success of the official event on December 10.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Director and Chief of Staff of the General Department of Logistics Major General Nguyen Hung Thang highly appreciated the responsibility, determination, and efforts of both Vietnamese and Chinese military medical forces in preparing for the exercise.

The joint exercise aims to promote intensive and practical cooperation between Vietnamese and Chinese militaries as well as raise the command capabilities and coordination among military medical forces of the two countries in humanitarian assistance, medical relief, and disease prevention and control.

Below are a number of photos of the rehearsal for the joint exercise.

The steering committee of the joint exercise inspects the forces’ preparation for the event.

Participating military medical personnel briefed on missions before the rehearsal

Participants are experienced doctors, nurses, and medical workers.

Participating Vietnamese and Chinese military medical staff at the rehearsal

A treatment area in the level-2 field hospital

Departments, which are equipped with modern medical equipment to meet the demand for treatment of patients, are ready for the event.

Vietnamese and Chinese delegations discussing to agree on some contents of the exercise after the rehearsal

Translated by Tran Hoai