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The large Chinese hospital ship, Peace Ark, will arrive in Cape Town on Thursday to take part in a joint exercise for humanitarian services between the two countries.
The ship will be met by the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS) together with the SA Navy for the Peace Ark’s first visit to the country ahead of renowned “Mission Harmony”.
The vessel will be docked at Victoria and Alfred Basins from 22 to 29 August 2024.
“The joint national and interdepartmental exercise for humanitarian medical service between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa hopes to strengthen military and diplomatic ties as well as reinforce humanitarian medical aid skills between these two countries,” the SA Navy said.
It said the exercise will assist local communities with comprehensive medical care.
“Including its rescue helicopter on board, the hospital vessel is equipped with more than one hundred (100) medical personnel.
“She will provide independent medical services for seven consecutive days with a 600 - 700 outpatient treating capacity and conducting physical medical examinations,” the Navy said.
South African National Defence Force high echelon and Provincial Department of Health officials will officiate at this event in Cape Town.
