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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 …

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 …

Article by Townsville Bulletin.

Article about YWAM Medical Ships found in The NATIONAL Pacific Star Limited, Papua New Guinea’s national newspaper.

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.

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 …

Alcon Australia recently donated 100 cataract packs to YWAM Medical Ships.  This will aid in bringing sight in Papua New Guinea for the 2012 ship Outreach.  Many people without vision can see again with …