Beijing, Sep 29 (IANS): China's People's Liberation Army Sunday started a special medical service to improve medical support methods during warfare.
The squad would also play an important role in non-combat military operations such as disaster rescue and relief, reported Xinhua citing China's state-run daily.
The 40-member squad comprised 37 officers majoring in medical care and three female soldiers majoring in nursing.
It was established Aug 1 and received training for two months.