A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor performs bloodletting therapy.

BEIRUT, Oct. 12 -- The smoke of conflict has yet to clear in the mission area in southern Lebanon, where the situation remains volatile. Prolonged exposure to hot and humid conditions, high-intensity field patrols, and routine duty in heavy gear have left UN peacekeepers prone to chronic training-related injuries. The Chinese medical contingent routinely provides rehabilitation and treatment services at its camp.

Compared with conventional medical care, physiotherapy in a peacekeeping mission area places greater emphasis on practical effectiveness and continuity. In light of the climate characteristics and operational tempo in the mission area, the Chinese medical contingent continually adjusts its treatment plans to effectively sustain the peacekeeping troops’ operational effectiveness.

Since beginning its peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, the 24th Chinese Peacekeeping Level 1+ Hospital to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) has treated over 2,100 fellow peacekeepers and local residents and provided TCM treatment based on syndrome differentiation to more than 780 patients.

A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor provides cupping therapy for an Indonesian peacekeeper.

A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor administers acupuncture treatment for an Indonesian peacekeeper.

A Chinese peacekeeping military doctor examines Antonio Ramon, former commander of Sector East, for lower back pain.