As a mum of 6, Melinda’s kids keep her busy! Her littlest two, Naomi and Peter, came to the clinic with her when the YWAM Medical Ship visited her village recently. In Wowobo, there is no health centre or aid post, so the villagers look forward to the rare occasion that any health workers [...]
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Former Prime Minister Accepts Patronage Role for YWAM Medical Ships Australia
YWAM Medical Ships Australia, based in Townsville, announced that the Right Honourable Sir Rabbie Namaliu, CSM KCMG, former Prime Minister for Papua New Guinea has agreed to be the PNG Patron for the organization. Sir Rabbie joins the Honourable Mike Reynolds AM, former Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and former Mayor of Townsville, who [...]
Read MoreCello Papers Donates “Blueys” to YWAM MSA
Cello Papers donated 4,800 “Blueys” to YWAM Medical Ships. These items are known outside the medical community as the plastic backed sheets or under-pads used in the clinic. ”Blueys” aid in keeping the primary health care clinic sterile for dressing wounds. YWAM MSA is grateful for their help in keeping the clinic clean and ready [...]
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Villagers Prepare for Floating Hospital
Article about YWAM Medical Ships found in The NATIONAL Pacific Star Limited, Papua New Guinea’s national newspaper.
Read MoreLocal Pharmacy Donates
Metro Pharmacy Townsville recently donated an automatic blood pressure machine for the YWAM Medical Ship’s work in Papua New Guinea. The machine is compact so it fits nicely in the limited space onboard. YWAM Medical Ships appreciates Metro Pharmacy Townsville’s gift.
Read MoreDesign For Vision Helping PNG See Clearly
Volunteer Carol Bartlett advocated her company, Design for Vision, to get YWAM Medical Ships this Lea Eye Chart. The chart will aid the volunteers across PNG in testing eye sight for glasses. YWAM MSA thanks Carol and Design for Vision for their contribution!
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