The medal presentation ceremony was held on Friday at the hospital in Bentiu, South Sudan. Addressing the event, Major General Junhui Wu said Vietnam has become one of the UN's most highly regarded peacekeeping contributors since deploying its first Level-2 Field Hospital to Bentiu in 2018.
Over seven years of continuous service in South Sudan, Vietnam's field hospitals have consistently demonstrated professionalism, high medical expertise and dedication. Brigadier General Syed Wajahat Hussain Naqvi also expressed appreciation for the hospital's contributions.
“The Vietnam Level 2 Hospital has established itself as an essential pillar of the United Nations mission in South Sudan. Through your expertise and commitment, you have provided advanced medical care ensuring the health and readiness of everyone serving in this complex and demanding environment. Your role extends far beyond clinical excellence. Your compassionate engagement with the local community has further distinguished your service through medical outreach, support to vulnerable groups and health education initiatives. You have brought not only care, but dignity and hope to the people of Bentiu,” the Brigadier General said.
The ceremony not only acknowledged the unit's outstanding performance during its deployment in South Sudan but also reaffirmed Vietnam's growing stature, credibility and commitment to UN peacekeeping operations over the past decade.
