Implementing the direction of the Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army at the meeting on March 29 on sending forces to support the recovery of the earthquake disaster in Myanmar, the General Department of Logistics and Engineering urgently deployed a medical force of 30 doctors, nurses, and service staff to ensure participation in the mission. Among them, there is a disaster relief medical team of Military Hospital 103 (Military Medical Academy) with 16 comrades; a disaster relief medical team of Military Hospital 105 with 7 comrades and a resuscitation - emergency team of Military Hospital 354 with 7 comrades.

Lieutenant General Do Van Thien, Party Secretary and Political Commissar of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering, delivered a speech.

On the night of March 29, military medical equipment, medicine, and supplies were fully prepared according to the list of military medical teams and groups. The quantity was enough to ensure relief for 2 weeks, treating 50-100 victims/day. Logistical and technical equipment, such as: tents, generators; electrical and water appliances, cooking equipment, food and other logistical and technical materials were also urgently prepared on the morning of March 30.

Speaking at the task assignment for the military medical force before departure, on behalf of the leadership and command of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering, Major General Ha Nhu Loi wished the comrades, doctors, military medical staff, and logistics staff on their international mission good health and excellent completion of their assigned tasks. He commended the agencies, units, and each comrade assigned to the task in a very short time for actively and proactively doing a good job of preparing to depart as planned.

Major General Ha Nhu Loi, Deputy Director of the General Department of Logistics and Technology, assigned tasks to the medical team.

Major General Ha Nhu Loi emphasized that the Vietnamese people have a tradition of humanity, "helping each other", and are ready to share and help friends and work with the international community to solve difficult problems. In implementing the motto: Vietnam is ready to be a friend and a responsible member of the international community, in recent days, our Party, State and people have urgently carried out practical activities to encourage and share difficulties with the people of Myanmar.

Following the direction of the Head of the Ministry of National Defense, agencies and units have urgently prepared to send forces, means and the international community to support Myanmar in overcoming the disaster. This is an extremely heavy task with many difficulties. The forces must operate independently, far from the command and direction of the unit; lack in all aspects; the task is arduous, demanding, must take advantage of every second, every minute and the weather is extremely harsh. Especially the difference in language is a great difficulty for the activities of admission, emergency, treatment... With the tradition and noble qualities of Uncle Ho's Army, the pure spirit of international solidarity, the medical officers and staff are ready to go on duty, with high determination; ready to receive and excellently complete the assigned tasks.

Military medical staff participate in earthquake relief mission in Myanmar.

To carry out the task well, the leaders of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering require the military medical force, under any circumstances and conditions, to always thoroughly grasp the policies, viewpoints, and foreign policies of our Party and State; the humanitarian tradition of the nation; the tasks of the Army, and the tasks assigned in this special mission.

Each comrade must clearly realize that this is a very difficult, arduous, and arduous task, but it is also an honor and a pride. Therefore, we must build up the determination to complete the task excellently; together with the international forces present here, we must quickly overcome the natural disaster and minimize the damage to the people of Myanmar.

Leaders of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering gave gifts and encouraged the military medical force.

During the implementation of the mission, it is necessary to focus on coordination with the engineering force, the dog training force and the Vietnamese forces present here. Coordinate with the rescue force of the host country; international forces, especially in organizing the transportation of victims, to ensure timely and effective admission and treatment.

Lieutenant Colonel Lai Ba Thanh (Military Hospital 103), Captain of the medical team participating in the relief team, affirmed his determination to excellently complete the assigned task.

Major General Ha Nhu Loi noted that in the field conditions, lacking necessary conditions, the military medical force needs to pay attention to implementing professional procedures well, improving the quality of emergency admission and treatment, minimizing complications, and limiting risks. Focus on psychological work in contact with victims and patients in conditions of psychological imbalance, cultural differences, and religious beliefs.

Leaders of the General Department of Logistics and Engineering encouraged the military forces before leaving for their mission.

At present, Myanmar is facing many difficulties, lacking medical staff, rescue workers, and disaster relief workers. We request that, in addition to making efforts to perform professional tasks well, you should proactively ensure personal activities, ensure security and safety, and ensure your health to be ready to perform tasks for a long time. Therefore, departments and each officer and employee review their preparations thoroughly before departure.

Carrying out missions far from the Fatherland, in difficult conditions, the military medical force must promote the spirit of solidarity, responsibility, strictly abide by the Army's discipline, especially foreign affairs regulations, laws and respect the customs and practices of the host country. Regularly report the situation back to the country according to regulations, maintain the good image of the Vietnam People's Army and Vietnam in the eyes of international friends. The agencies of the General Department and the participating units regularly monitor, direct, guide and create favorable conditions for the Army's medical staff to excellently complete this noble international mission.

News and photos: MINH MANH

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