When a 6.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region this week, PLA medical teams sprang into action like real-life superheroes. Armed with supplies and expertise, they're racing against time to treat survivors and stabilize the mountainous area.
Collaborating with medical pros from Sichuan Province—a region all too familiar with earthquakes—the teams set up mobile clinics and triage centers within hours. 'Our priority is saving lives first, then restoring normalcy,' said PLA team leader Zhang Wei in a social media update.
Challenges? Oh, just the usual: landslides blocking roads, freezing temps, and oxygen-thin air at 4,000+ meters. But here's the flex—drones are delivering meds to remote villages while satellite tech maps safe evacuation routes.
This emergency response highlights China's disaster-ready infrastructure and cross-region teamwork. As night temps dip below -10°C, these frontline heroes continue 24/7 operations.
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PLA medical personnel join relief efforts in Xizang's quake-hit areas
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