Home

China

World

Politics

Business

Sci-Tech

Health

Opinions

Video

Live

Radio

World Asia-Pacific Middle East Europe Americas Africa

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

China's PLA Navy hospital ship Auspicious Ark set sail from Qingdao on Wednesday for its first overseas humanitarian mission, heading to Africa and South Asia as part of Mission Harmony-2026.

During the more than 200-day voyage, Chinese medical professionals will provide free medical services to local communities, with the ship equipped for examinations, treatment and surgery across multiple specialties.

Mission Harmony-2026 marks the 12th overseas humanitarian medical mission in the series since 2010.

00:34

Open in CGTN APP for better experience

Search Trends

China's hospital ship Auspicious Ark begins first overseas humanitarian mission