Chinese Peacekeepers Hold Medical Training Course in South Sudan

By Miao Changhao and Li Shuting A Chinese peacekeeper delivers a lecture. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Liu Jiajia) BEIJING, May 19 -- On May 14, 2026, the 16th Chinese Peacekeeping Level-II Hospital to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) launched a joint medical evacuation training course in Wau, South Sudan. Medical members and first responders from the Chinese Peacekeeping Horizontal Engineering Company to UNMISS, UNMISS Bangladeshi battalion, the UNMISS Level-I clinic (Wau), and other UNMISS units participated in the training. The training covered subjects such as mass casualty trauma triage, battlefield advanced trauma life support, monitoring and transport of the critically ill patient. During the training, the participants focused on potential emergencies during mission execution, analyzed the difficulties of medical evacuation in complex security environments and under challenging conditions, and shared practical skills for handling contingencies. Participants noted that the training effectively addressed practical issues encountered in their daily work. Furthermore, the exchanges and discussions with international peers enhanced mutual understanding and trust. According to the training coordinator of the contingent, a series of specialized training sessions and joint drills will be conducted based on the actual conditions in the mission area, aiming to enhance overall emergency medical support capabilities and safeguard the lives and health of peacekeepers from all countries. A Chinese peacekeeper provides hands-on guidance during the medical instrument operation training. (eng.chinamil.com.cn/Photo by Liu Jiajia)