Study Of The International Medical Aid To China During The Anti-Japanese War

In the modern history of China,14 years' war of resistance against Japan occupies very important position.This war is a turning point for the great rejuvenation of the C hinese nation.And it is the first time the C hinese people against foreign armed aggression of the great victory.During the period of Anti-Japanese War,because of the front behind medical care,and the shortages of staff and medicine,the wounded and the people can not get timely treatment,causing the delay aircraft.The K uomintang and the Communist Party of China formulated a series of policies and regulations to gain medical condition.Combined with a variety of semi-official or private organizations for the activities of the foreign aid,various countries give generous support.The international medical assistance has a wide range of subjects,and the form is various.Governments through the organization of the Red Cross donated relief money,medical supplies.National non-governmental organizations and groups spontaneously make the ribution for the affected people's donation.The United States,Canada,India sent three medical team and arrived the anti-japanese front,made a great contribution for the treatment of the wounded at the front.International brigade provided each kind of medical assistance by Defend China Alliance founded by soong ching-ling.Some foreign doctors and nurses came to C hina and fight with C hinese soldiers.China will never forget them.Bethune,Dwarkanath Kotnis and George Hatem are the outstanding representatives of the subject in medical aid.During comprehensive Anti-Japanese War period,Bethune and Dwarkanath Kotnis respectively led the medical team arrived in C hina.George Hatem arrived in northern Shaanxi by Defend C hina Alliance.Three foreign doctors not only brought a lot of medical equipment,drugs,money,but also saved the lives of tens of thousands of wounded people with their consummate medical skill,meticulous noble medical ethics and medical attitude.In the spare time,they also unreservedly taught foreign advanced medical technology to the local military and civilian.In their help and guidance,the liberated areas set up a lot of hospital,cultivated many experienced medical staff.However,because of the tough conditions,Bethune and Kotnis failed to witness the victory of the Anti-Japanese War,unfortunately died.But their glorious deeds will stay in the Chinese people's heart forever.They also impact China-Canda and C hina-India friendship profoundly.George Hatem stayed in C hina,and joined the communist party of China.After the founding of new C hina,he became the first foreigner to join C hinese nationality,and as a consultant to the ministry of health of the People's Republic of C hina,awarding the honorary title of "the pioneer of health of the People's Republic of C hina".At present,our country is in the stage of socialist modernization.Reviewing the history of the international medical assistance of C hina,we are supposed to praise international friends' generous assistance spirit of internationalism,and scan their contributions to China in a new angle and height.We should cherish the friendship and cooperation with other countries and peoples,and cherish our independent rights after a long struggle.In the future,we will continue to carry forward the spirit of humanitarian and humanism,improve C hina's international status,and shape a good image in the world.