The medal presentation ceremony was held solemnly at the hospital's premises in Bentiu, South Sudan.
Attending the event were Force Commander of UNMISS Major General Junhui WU, North Sector Commander Brigadier General Syed Wajahat Hussain Naqvi, Head of the Mission’s Field Office in Bentiu Sam Korutaro Muhumure, together with leaders of UNMISS’s agencies and units and numerous international guests.
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Major General Junhui WU, UNMISS Force Commander, speaks at the ceremony. |
The award of the U.N. Medal to all 63 members of the hospital is a great honor and a source of pride, as it is one of the U.N.’s highest recognitions for outstanding dedication and contributions to the cause of U.N. peacekeeping.
The medal presentation not only recognized the collective achievements of Vietnam's L2FH7 during its deployment in South Sudan, but also reaffirmed Vietnam's standing, credibility, and sense of responsibility in U.N. peacekeeping operations.
Addressing the ceremony, Major General Junhui WU affirmed that Vietnam has emerged as one of the most highly regarded contributors to U.N. peacekeeping since deploying its first L2FH to Bentiu in 2018. Over seven consecutive years of service in South Sudan, Vietnam's level-2 field hospitals have consistently demonstrated professionalism, outstanding medical expertise, and unwavering dedication in fulfilling their mission. He noted that L2FH7 has upheld this proud tradition through its meaningful contributions to both the Mission and the local community.
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Major General Junhui WU presents the U.N. Medal certificate to the hospital's leaders. |
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Maj. Gen. Junhui WU awards the U.N. Medal to L2FH7 members. |
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Brigadier General Syed Wajahat Hussain Naqvi congratulates members of the hospital. |
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Receiving the U.N. Medal is a source of honor and pride for every Vietnamese blue beret. |
“The achievements recognized at today's medal ceremony belong to every member of Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7. Whether serving as commanders, doctors, nurses, technicians, or logistics personnel, each individual has played an important role in the success of this deployment,” said the UNMISS Force Commander.
The U.N. official also praised all members of the hospital as exemplary representatives of the Vietnam People's Army, who have consistently demonstrated strict discipline, professional competence, and a high sense of responsibility in task performance.
Expressing his appreciation for the valuable contributions made by L2FH7, Brigadier General Syed Wajahat Hussain Naqvi emphasized that the unit has become a vital pillar of UNMISS's medical support system. Throughout its deployment, the Vietnamese military medical team has delivered high-quality healthcare services, ranging from routine medical consultations to emergency treatment, surgeries, and specialized medical care, helping protect the health of peacekeepers operating in a highly challenging environment.
The North Sector Commander highly commended the hospital's civil-military cooperation, humanitarian assistance, and community healthcare initiatives. Through medical outreach, health education programs, and support for vulnerable groups, Vietnam's blue beret soldiers have helped promote the humanitarian values of U.N. peacekeeping among the people of South Sudan.
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An overview of the medal presentation ceremony |
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Delegates and members of the hospital in a group photo |
On behalf of the unit, Lieutenant Colonel, Dr. Tran Duc Tai, Director of the L2FH7, expressed his sincere gratitude to leaders of Vietnam’s Ministry of National Defense, the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the leadership of UNMISS, the North Sector, the Mission’s Field Office in Bentiu, and partner units for their continued support and favorable conditions that enabled the hospital to successfully accomplish its mission.
During nearly one year of deployment in South Sudan, the hospital has maintained round-the-clock medical treatment and emergency services for U.N. peacekeepers, U.N. personnel, and local residents. The unit has examined and treated thousands of patients, successfully conducted numerous emergency interventions and surgeries, carried out multiple medical evacuation missions, provided dental care, and delivered specialized treatment to patients from many different countries.
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A cultural performance at the event |
By Tien Phuc (from South Sudan)
Translated by Chung Anh