The ninth batch of medical experts of the squadron was awarded the medal by the Lao Ministry of National Defense in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Laos' medical assistance. At the award ceremony held at the 103 Hospital of the Lao People's Army General Hospital, Major General Cham Thong, Deputy Minister of National Defense of the Lao People's Republic of China, personally attended and conferred the honors on eight experts of the medical team. Among them, Cai Yue, the leader of the medical team, was awarded the "Lao People's Army Second Class Medal of Valor", and the remaining seven medical experts were awarded the "Lao People's Army Third Class Medal of Valor".
Major General Zhan Tong highly praised the positive contribution made by the Chinese medical team to the medical construction and personnel training of the 103 Hospital of the Lao People's Army General Hospital, and said that the assistance of Chinese experts has enabled the hospital to receive strong support in medical technology and personnel training, and the doctors have benefited from the valuable experience and knowledge of the Xijing Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. The ninth batch of medical experts of the squadron has made remarkable achievements in all aspects, and their work is remarkable, and it has also set an example for the doctors of the 103 Hospital of the Lao People's Army.
Major General Champhong said that in recognition of their outstanding achievements, the Lao Ministry of National Defense decided to award Captain Cai Viet the Order of Valor of the Second Class, while the other members of the team were awarded the Medal of Valor of the Third Class and presented them with certificates. This is the highest medal awarded by the Lao Ministry of Defense to foreign aid experts, and Major General Zhan Thong believes that the achievements of the ninth group of medical experts are very remarkable, they have set an example for the 103 Hospital of the Lao People's Army, and look forward to continuing to receive the support and help of medical experts from the Xijing Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in the future. At the award ceremony, Professor Cai Yue, the leader of the medical team, delivered a short but affectionate speech.
He thanked the country for its support and trust, saying that this is a hard-won honor and the best reward for the efforts of all members of the foreign aid medical team. In an interview with reporters, Professor Cai Yue said that he has a firm belief in medical aid and promised to devote himself to the future medical cause with more high morale. He said: "Our ninth batch of medical teams of the Chinese People's Liberation Army to aid the elderly started on June 9, 2023, and today (December 1) successfully completed the medical assistance construction of the 103 General Hospital in Laos.
During this period, the Chinese medical team performed nearly 200 surgeries, successfully created 11 first surgeries in the medical history of Laos, and dozens of first surgeries and first diagnosis records in 103 hospitals. These works have been highly recognized by the local military and civilians in Laos, and have also won great trust and support from the authorities. In particular, at the award ceremony held today (December 1), we deeply felt the profound friendship and fraternal friendship between China and Laos and the two militaries. This award is not only a high recognition of all members of our medical team and our construction work, but also a high recognition of our medical aid cause.
We will take this honor as an opportunity to be more high-spirited, invest more energy and effort into the future medical and health cause, and make greater contributions to the cause of human health. It is reported that the ninth batch of medical teams of the Chinese People's Liberation Army arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on June 9, 2023, to begin a six-month medical aid work for the elderly. In the face of medical challenges, cultural differences and language barriers, the members of the medical team uphold the benevolence of doctors, not only to understand diseases, but also to impart advanced concepts in medical technology and management experience, contributing to the sustainable development of local medical services.