My Tenth Batch of Aid to Ethiopia Military Medical Expert Group: Boundless Love Across Mountains and Seas
2025-02-08
Thank you very much for the meticulous treatment provided by the Chinese military doctor, which helped me recover my health. "Recently, Samuel, an Ethiopian citizen who had suffered from liver function problems, received a re examination report in a state of anxiety. The diagnosis conclusion in the report, 'No abnormalities found,' excited Samuel greatly. Subsequently, Samuel wrote a letter to the 10th batch of Chinese military medical experts who assisted Ethiopia, expressing gratitude for their responsible attitude and superb medical skills. In May 2024, a team of military medical experts led by the First Affiliated Hospital of the Army Medical University crossed mountains and seas and arrived in Ethiopia. The members of the expert group come from multiple departments such as hepatobiliary surgery, cardiovascular medicine, nephrology, and traditional Chinese medicine, and carry treatment drugs for common diseases. Since arriving in Ethiopia, they have leveraged their own strengths, benefiting the local people with kindness and skills, and demonstrating China's responsibility through practical actions. Samuel's medical experience is a vivid epitome of it. Saving lives and helping the wounded is an unshirkable responsibility. On a recent morning, a patient at the Ethiopian Military General Hospital experienced recurrent malignant arrhythmia, and his condition continued to worsen. After receiving a call for help from the hospital, Jing Tao, a member of the military medical expert group, immediately rushed to the scene. With rich experience in treating cardiovascular emergencies, Jing Tao quickly diagnosed that the patient had experienced a "sympathetic storm". Immediate defibrillation, chest compressions... "After a series of professional treatment actions, the patient's arrhythmia gradually came under control. Subsequently, Jing Tao provided a highly targeted treatment plan. When the patient recovered and was discharged, his family excitedly said, "Chinese military doctor, we will always remember your kindness. While carefully treating patients, the Chinese military medical expert group also led local doctors to complete the first upper limb CT vascular imaging, kidney dialysis, neurophysiological examination, etc. at the Ethiopian Defense Forces High tech Hospital. They also established a traditional Chinese medicine therapy room tailored to local conditions, conducted systematic teaching, and worked hard to leave an irreplaceable medical team for Ethiopia. True interaction and mutual growth in teaching and learning. Recently, in the operating room of the Ethiopian Defense Forces High Tech Hospital, surgeon Biniam independently completed a laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. After the surgery, Tian Feng, the leader of the military medical expert group who had been providing technical guidance, gave him a thumbs up. The successful execution of this surgery also witnessed the teacher-student relationship that crossed mountains and seas. A few months ago, upon arriving in Tianfeng, Ethiopia, I decided to teach Beniam how to proficiently master laparoscopic techniques. After several auxiliary surgeries, Biniam, who had some experience in laparoscopic operation, felt that he had mastered the surgical essentials and took the initiative to tell Tian Feng, hoping to perform the surgery independently as soon as possible. However, during the first main surgery, there was a deviation in the operation performed by Biniam, and the surgeon had to be replaced midway. Under the shadowless lamp, Tian Feng noticed the reddened eyes of Biniam. After the surgery, he grabbed the shoulder of his African colleague and said, "When I first performed laparoscopic surgery, I couldn't even hold the instruments steadily. But as long as I have firm confidence and work hard to improve, I believe I can overcome my shortcomings." This candid exchange reignited Beniam's fighting spirit. Afterwards, he humbly sought advice from Tian Feng and repeatedly studied surgical videos, continuously improving his skills. A few months later, the military medical expert team welcomed another surgery day. Tian Feng decided to let Binam take the lead in wielding the sword. Relax, just like usual practice, "Tian Feng encouraged softly after the surgery began. Encouraged by Tian Feng, Binam's movements became increasingly smooth. Separation, suturing, hemostasis... He successfully removed the patient's lesion using an electric knife. After the surgery, Biniam held Tian Feng's hand and said, "What you taught me is not only technology, but also the craftsmanship of doctors." So far, the military medical expert group has treated thousands of Ethiopian patients, completed over a hundred difficult surgeries, and trained a group of local medical personnel. Shevaye Haile, the director of the Ethiopian Defense Forces High Tech Hospital, praised the Chinese military doctors for their superb skills and dedication to work, and thanked them for their unremitting efforts to promote the development of the hospital and promote health cooperation. (New Society)
Edit:He ChenXi Responsible editor:Tang WanQi
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