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Chinese Hospital Ship Peace Ark provides free medical service to Ecuadorian locals in November 2018
| Funder | People's Liberation Army of China (PLA) |
|---|---|
| Recipient Organization | Government of Ecuador |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Start Date | Jan 01, 2018 |
| End Date | Feb 14, 2032 |
| Duration | 5,157 days |
| Number of Grantees | 1 |
| Roles | Recipient |
| Data Source | AidData Chinese Aid |
| Grant ID | 59152 |
Grant Description
On November 15, 2018, the Chinese naval hospital ship Peace Ark (Arca de la Paz) arrived in Ecuador's western port of Guayaquil, where it was to stay docked for 8 days to provide free medical services to Ecuadorian locals.
On November 16, 2018, a welcome reception was held for the ship's 380 medical staff and crew members, which included band performances and traditional Chinese lion dancing.
The 178m long ship has a total of 300 beds, eight operating rooms, and medical staff with specialities in gastroenterology, neurology, nephrology, etc. The doctors are expected to treat around 4,000 selected cases and perform 70 surgeries during their time in Ecuador. On November 20, 2018, a reception for the work done by the doctors of the Peace Ark was held.
The Peace Ark's stop in Ecuador is part of a larger multi-national humanitarian mission titled "Harmony 2018."
Sources & References
- Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Ecuador on humanitarian mission, 王玉林大使出席和平方舟医院船访厄甲板招待会
- 驻厄瓜多尔大使王玉林举行和平方舟医院船访厄欢迎招待会
- Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Ecuador on humanitarian mission
- Chinese hospital ship Peace Ark arrives in Ecuador
- 驻厄瓜多尔大使王玉林出席和平方舟号医院船访厄欢迎仪式并致辞
- 中国海军医院船“和平方舟”于11月14日抵达厄瓜多尔瓜亚基尔港
- Llega Buque Hospital chino “Arca de la Paz”
- Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Ecuador on humanitarian mission
- Feature: Chinese hospital ship offers needy Ecuadorians life-changing medical care
- Chinese naval hospital ship arrives in Ecuador on humanitarian mission Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.
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