Daedong Hospital and Daedong University Provide Medical Volunteer Services in Selenge Aimag, Mongolia

Daedong Hospital (Director Lee Gwangjae) and Daedong University (President Min Kyunghwa) carried out a medical volunteer activity together with the Mongolian Railway Hospital in Selenge Aimag, Mongolia, on the 3rd.

Participants of the "Mongolian Transcontinental Railway Medical Briefing" hosted by Daedong Hospital and Daedong University are taking a commemorative photo.

Last April, Daedong Hospital was selected for the “2024 Busan Medical Technology Exchange Promotion Support Project,” a program organized by Busan Metropolitan City and the Busan Economic Promotion Agency to foster exchanges and build networks between overseas medical institutions. As part of this project, the hospital held the “Mongolia Transcontinental Railway Medical Consultation Session for Specialized Medical Technology Marketing.”

The Mongolia Transcontinental Railway Medical Train, equipped with a dedicated medical compartment for basic consultations, examinations, and treatments, departed from the capital city Ulaanbaatar and, after a 10-hour journey, stopped at Selenge Aimag in northern Mongolia.

Selenge Aimag is an agricultural region renowned for its rich ecosystem and beautiful natural environment. Located 300 km from Ulaanbaatar, it has limited access to hospitals, pharmacies, and specialized treatments compared to the capital. Upon hearing that medical staff from Korea had arrived, many local residents formed long lines from early morning to receive consultations.

The Global Overseas Medical Volunteer Group included Kim Youngjun, Director of the Daedong Hospital International Medical Center (Orthopedic Specialist), Team Leader Park Sanghee, Coordinator Shin Junhan, Mongolian interpreter Lee Sujeong (CEO of Manal Trade), Professor Shin Jeongsun from the Daedong University Department of Nursing, as well as students from the Departments of Nursing and Emergency Medical Technology. Together with the Deputy Director of the Mongolian Railway Hospital and Mongolian medical staff from the departments of orthopedics, gastroenterology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery, a total of about 40 people provided consultations, health counseling, medicine donations, and CPR training to approximately 200 local residents.

Kim Youngjun, Director of Daedong Hospital International Medical Center, said, “Medical volunteer activities in Mongolia provide an opportunity to reflect on the essence of basic medical services and the role of a doctor in a limited environment. Every time I come here, it becomes a period of great personal growth,” adding, “Even after returning to Korea, I will make multifaceted efforts to improve Mongolia’s medical environment, such as developing telemedicine systems and providing physician training.”

Mongolian patient Molmon, who underwent knee surgery with Director Kim Youngjun last May, came to greet the team fully recovered, adding to the emotional atmosphere. As word spread about the excellence of Korean medical technology, more patients seeking surgery began to visit, and the project is being recognized for playing a significant role in fostering friendly relations and spreading Korean medical expertise in Mongolia.

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