BEIJING, Oct. 8 -- The Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark, which is on the Mission Harmony-2024, arrived at the Port of Douala, Cameroon on Monday local time for a seven-day goodwill visit. It will also provide medical service there. This marks the Peace Ark's first visit to Cameroon.
The Cameroonian side held a grand welcome ceremony at the dock. The Cameroonian political and military officials, staff of the Chinese Embassy in Cameroon, and representatives of overseas Chinese and Chinese-funded institutions, came to the dock to welcome the ship.
During the visit, the ship Peace Ark will use its main platform to provide medical service. In addition, it will dispatch expert teams and medical teams to local hospitals, the military and government agencies to carry out joint diagnosis and treatment, academic exchanges, equipment maintenance, and first aid skills training.
Besides, the Chinese naval service members will visit local schools, orphanages, and military bases to deliver health knowledge lectures, conduct cultural exchanges, and hold friendly football matches with their Cameroonian counterparts.