Jul 1, 2025 | News & Stories
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...
Jun 24, 2025 | News & Stories, Press Releases
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...
Apr 25, 2025 | News & Stories, Volunteer Stories
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...
Feb 12, 2025 | News & Stories, Press Releases
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...
Nov 15, 2024 | News & Stories, Press Releases
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...
Nov 7, 2024 | News & Stories, Volunteer Stories
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...
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