Chinese navy hospital ship treats over 26,000 in longest overseas medical mission

This marked the first time a hospital ship under "Mission Harmony" had docked at multiple ports within a single country, as well as the longest period of medical service delivered in one country.

During its stay, the ship established a priority channel under a post-disaster medical relief plan, offering expedited services to vulnerable groups, including the elderly and people with disabilities.

Sometimes, medical staff worked from early morning until late at night.

"Of course you feel physically drained. By the end of the day, your legs are numb, your back aches, and you can barely find the energy to speak," said Wu Yanru, head nurse of an operating room. "But when you see the patients' grateful smiles after surgery and hear local doctors sincerely say that 'you've been a tremendous help,' the sense of fulfillment replaces all the exhaustion."

Earlier this month, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said the hospital ship has brought hope to people in the countries it visited, leaving behind many touching stories and demonstrating China's commitment to building a community with a shared future for humanity.