Kapuna Laboratory

In 2017 we had no idea we needed a laboratory.
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A Race Against Time: The Karati Snakebite Rescue
March 16, 2025
Thursday, March 13th, 2025, began like any other in the remote village of Karati, Papua New Guinea. But by midday, a life hung in the balance. A 30-year-old mother, breastfeeding her nine-month-old child, had been bitten by a venomous snake.

STICKS AND STONES
June 20, 2024
In the heart of Korovake village, nestled within the vast Purari delta of Gulf Province, young Calvert Aua could often be found playing with his friends. Their favourite pastime is a game called Gemo, a fast-paced activity that combines agility and strategy. One sunny afternoon, Calvert, energetic and spirited, was engrossed in a particularly intense game.