Rwandan peacekeepers serving with the United Nations mission in the Central African Republic have been praised for providing critical medical care to UN personnel and local communities in the country’s northeastern town of Bria.
Brig Gen Joseph Douglas Mokwena, the MINUSCA Force Commander for the northeastern sector, commended the Rwanda Defence Force Level II Hospital in Bria during a visit to the facility on Thursday, September 10.
Mokwena toured the hospital, met with medical personnel and reviewed its operations, capabilities and emergency preparedness. He was briefed by the hospital’s commanding officer, Colonel Dr Christian Mukwesi, on the facility’s capacity and the range of services it provides.
The hospital serves MINUSCA personnel while also offering free medical treatment to residents in the surrounding community.
Col Dr Mukwesi explained the hospital’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies, including situations requiring rapid intervention during periods of heightened insecurity or other emergencies.
Mokwena also visited several departments to observe the delivery of medical services firsthand.
He praised the hospital’s medical personnel and support staff for their professionalism, commitment and preparedness to respond to emergencies and potential disease outbreaks.
The visit underscored the dual role of the Rwanda Defence Force medical team in supporting the health of UN peacekeepers and providing vital healthcare to communities in Bria.
Rwanda is among the countries contributing troops and personnel to MINUSCA, the UN mission mandated to protect civilians and support peace and stability in the Central African Republic.
