Construction work underway at the Huoshenshan and Leishenshan hospitals. XIAO YIJIU/XINHUA

"Although medics came from different provinces, we didn't have any problems diagnosing and treating the patients. We all had the same goal－to save more lives and help more patients recover," Wang said.

Managing Leishenshan Hospital was no easy task, but he tried to keep everything simple. "In managing a hospital with a large number of medics from different facilities, the best way is to help them when they have problems," he said.

In addition to treating patients and saving more lives, Wang said challenges mainly arose from logistical support. He had to mobilize adequate resources for disease prevention and control work, and also ensure that the hospital ran smoothly.

He said maintenance workers from specialized companies made great efforts, even though they faced the risk of infection. They wore full protective gear, as they occasionally had to enter isolation wards, where they came into close contact with patients.

More than 1,000 volunteers also offered their services－helping medical staff members with sanitation work, sorting medical waste, and doing whatever they could to help others, Wang added.

"I was often moved by their dedication and unity. At a time when the country was suffering, they offered their services and braved the risk of infection. They are really great," he said.