Recently, the University of South China held a farewell party for the 25th batch of medical teams to Sierra Leone. The 25th batch of medical teams to Sierra Leone is the third batch of team members sent by the University of South China as the main unit in recent years, and a total of 8 team members will be sent to Sierra Leone for a 382-day medical assistance mission.
It is understood that since 1975, when the first medical team was sent to Africa, the university has sent a total of 60 medical personnel to participate in foreign medical treatment, including 5 batches of 20 people from 2018 to 2023.
In 2023, Hengyang Medical College of the University of South China, as the only medical school in the country, will be awarded the "National Advanced Collective for Foreign Aid Medical Work", and Shu Chuqiang, director of the Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to the University of South China, will be awarded the "National Advanced Individual for Foreign Aid Medical Work".
Xu Zhijie and Wang Hui, members of the medical team to aid Sierra Leone, spoke respectively as representatives of the medical team. They said that they would pass on the spirit of aiding Africa from generation to generation, and that they were confident that they would be able to accomplish the tasks assigned by the motherland.
Chen Yongjun, the leader of the 24th batch of Sierra Leone medical teams, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and vice president of the Nanhua Hospital, who is currently carrying out foreign aid missions in Sierra Leone, introduced the achievements and difficulties in the current foreign aid medical work online. He said that the medical team will continue to stand on the last shift without fear of hardship, dedication, and the spirit of saving lives and helping the wounded, and having boundless love. Xie Jingjing, a member of the 23rd batch of medical teams to aid Sierra Leone and deputy chief physician of the Department of Infectious Diseases of the Affiliated South China Hospital, introduced the local customs of Sierra Leone and reminded the team members who are about to embark on the journey of foreign aid that need to pay attention to the matters.
The leaders of Hengyang Medical College, the First Affiliated Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital, the Affiliated Nanhua Hospital, and the Affiliated Changsha Central Hospital have expressed their stance that they will actively build a solid logistics support system, and increase support for the work of the foreign-aid medical team in accordance with the work requirements of the Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Health Commission, so as to care for the foreign-aid team members politically, at work, and in life; During the foreign aid work of the team members, they care about helping their families and children solve practical difficulties in work, life and study, and eliminate the worries of the team members.
Jiang Zhisheng, member of the party committee and vice president of the school, hoped that the team members would keep in mind the purpose of the school's training, keep in mind the mission of the benevolence of doctors, bring the best technology and the most sincere care to the African people, carry forward the spirit of South China, unite and cooperate, selfless dedication, and provide high-quality medical services for the African people. It is necessary to pay attention to safety and strengthen the awareness of self-protection. Always be vigilant and follow local laws and regulations to ensure the safety of yourself and others. It is necessary to pay attention to communication and cooperation with local medical institutions and departments, actively integrate into the local society, and contribute to China-Africa friendship.
Correspondents: Wang Huan, Liang Tong, Xiaoxiang Morning News reporter Li Nan, intern Lei Zhijing.
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