Members of the Vietnamese and Chinese military medical delegations exchange greetings on April 11, 2025. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

The initiative is part of the 9th Vietnam-China Border Defense Friendship Exchange and marks the first time both countries are conducting simultaneous medical outreach missions across their shared border.

Led by Colonel Tran Cong Truong, Deputy Director of the Military Medical Department under the Ministry of National Defense, the Vietnamese team traveled to China to work alongside Chinese counterparts in serving local communities. Meanwhile, the Chinese delegation will join Vietnamese forces to treat patients in Vietnam.

The missions will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Over the years, this program has brought practical benefits to thousands of people, including many ethnic minorities, helping to improve public health and quality of life in the border region.