YWAM Medical Ships – Australia & PNG hosted a gathering aboard the MV YWAM PNG before setting sail to Western Province, bringing together leaders, health workers, supporters and community members. The event celebrated the completion of Phase One of the...
A man from a remote coastal community within the South Fly District of Western Province was suspected to have tuberculosis (TB). Sadly he had been reluctant to attend clinic due to cultural beliefs about the cause of his illness. A local TB treatment support worker...
In a remote community in Western Province last week, a girl was sitting outside the clinic as a team gathered children for oral health education and fluoride treatment. Her mother quietly asked if her daughter could see the dentist. A significant infection from a...
Honourable James Marape MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, visited the MV YWAM PNG last night, alongside Hon. Miki Kaeok MP, Minister for Transport, Hon. Dr Billy Joseph, MP, Minister for Defence, and Hon. Kinoka Feo MP, Minister for Higher Education. The visit...
The MV YWAM PNG has returned home to Papua New Guinea following a successful maintenance work, marking a major milestone in the vessel’s extension project and ensuring she remains strong, safe, and ready to serve the nation for years to come. “We are delighted to...
Life extension works are breathing fresh air into the MV YWAM PNG, ensuring the vessel can continue delivering vital healthcare to some of Papua New Guinea’s most remote communities for years to come. The ship is currently undergoing its 25-year special survey,...
For months, a father carried the heavy weight of concern for his young daughter. He saw the decay in her front teeth and knew her back teeth had decay as well. He longed to see her smile with confidence and live free from pain, but the reality of multiple decayed...
At the end of July, a five-person international team - four from Norway and one from the United States - took on an extraordinary challenge to highlight a powerful truth: every human life has value and purpose. Running the “Purpose Race,” they covered 500 kilometers...
When the MV YWAM PNG set sail for the Philippines, it wasn’t just a repositioning voyage, it was a powerful symbol of growth, opportunity, and international exposure for the crew on board. Among the crew of 13, 11 were Papua New Guinean, including Peter, who recently...
Nestled in rural Western Province, some isolated river communities face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, with the environment’s remoteness making regular medical patrols logistically complex and resource-intensive. Tuberculosis had already claimed the...
MEDIA RELEASE PROVIDED BY AUSTRALIAN HIGH COMMISSION Australia is committed to supporting the delivery of essential health services across rural and remote areas of Papua New Guinea. As part of this commitment, we are providing PGK10 million to support critical...
For Peter and Jacob, volunteering aboard the MV YWAM PNG has meant more than delivering essential services to remote communities—it has become the foundation for long-term careers in the maritime sector. Both young men have contributed significantly during outreach...
Over 70 volunteers from twelve nations boarded the MV YWAM PNG this weekend in preparation to set sail early Saturday morning to deliver vital healthcare and training services to some of the most remote communities in Papua New Guinea. This deployment, in close...
Last week Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) National Department of Health (NDoH) and YWAM Medical Ships - Australia & PNG (YWAM MS) solidified their partnership through the signing of a refreshed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), underscoring a shared commitment to...
In a secluded town nestled within Papua New Guinea's river systems, hope was on hold. There, in the local clinic, 111 tuberculosis (TB) samples waited for months, some dating back as far as March. The local lab technician, working tirelessly with limited resources,...
The Pacific Maritime Training College (PMTC) is working together with YWAM Medical Ships Australia & Papua New Guinea (YWAM MS) to support the development of future maritime professionals by waiving tuition fees for YWAM MS' dedicated volunteer crew. Last month,...
Growing up in Delta Fly District, a remote area in Western Province where rivers and tides dictate access to essential services, Anna was profoundly influenced by her brother, a Community Health Worker (CHW) at Emeti Health Centre. Her brother, a devoted hero to his...
In line with our unwavering commitment to Papua New Guinea (PNG), we are pleased to share significant updates concerning the MV YWAM PNG—a vessel that has played a critical role in delivering nearly 2.2 million health and training services through collaborative...
Ela Motors has generously donated two vehicles to YWAM Medical Ships - Australia & Papua New Guinea (YWAM MS) to support the School Dental Program and community engagement initiatives. The donation includes a 25-seater bus and an SUV, which will be utilised to...
A grade 5 student had her smile restored this week thanks to a visit to the YWAM MS Dental Trailer. Samantha* came to the trailer needing two extractions and eight fillings, including significant cavities in her front four teeth. Dr. Tracey Walmsley, a YWAM MS...
Volunteer dental professionals recently completed six weeks of the School Dental Program at three schools in Port Moresby in collaboration with the National Capital District (NCD) Commission, NCD Provincial Health Authority, and NCD Department of Education. During...
