C-Section in the outbacks
It was the eve of PNG’s 50th Independence, but for Mirriam Brown, a 32-year-old from Irimuku village, it was just the day for her routine check-up at Kikori Hospital. During the scan, Midwife Sr. Anea’s screen showed something unexpected, something wrong. The placenta was in the wrong place—a suspected placenta previa. At 35 weeks pregnant, Mirriam’s path to a normal delivery was very unlikely.
Working Together to Save Lives
On the morning of August 14th, 2025, tragedy struck Poroi village. Cathy and her husband, Index Pulu, were brutally attacked with a bush knife. Both were critically injured.
The great story of our redeemer God and the Heart of the Law
This study is to help people to not feel guilty as to the day they join with others to worship. Do not let anyone judge you… Col 2:18 In Muslim countries Christians gather and worship on Friday, does God not accept their worship? One of the issues is with the use of the English word […]
2025 Kindergarten Class
Twenty timid children, aged from four to eight years (and a few who didn’t know their age, but I suspect they are closer to ten), turned up on January 29, 2025, to begin their education. I must admit I was concerned, as one of the prerequisites was that they must be able to speak English, but one little girl named Phildelma wouldn’t even talk, so I spoke to her father to help teach her.
In Memory of Bubu Mei
Dr Lin Calvert passed away 2 years ago this week, so here is a message that was shared at her funeral in memory of her.
Each and every one of you heard the message that Bubu Mei has died. But I want to tell you the truth. The truth is Bubu Mei died a long time ago. Today, we are putting to rest her old and tired husk, the body of clay God gives everyone of us for this world, in this grave.
Moro Out-Reach
Kapuna has been working towards combining teams to serve village communities. Recently, a combined team of Medical, Days for Girls, and Drug and Community Transformation teams went, at the request of tribal leaders, to minister in this tribal area. This is Dr. Jessley’s update on their outreach.
A Race Against Time: The Karati Snakebite Rescue
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
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.
Eyes to see
My name is Kailin Nou’wauó
I come from Haia on the border of Chimbu and Gulf provinces.
For a long time, I suffered with pain in my eyes and with headaches. One day I was carrying a load of sago and bamboo and fell from the steps of our bush house. I was suffering so my brother took me to Wabo, while staying at Wabo the pain in my eyes and my suffering became worse.
Crocodile Attacks in Gulf
Over the last few months, there have been four crocodile attacks in the Baimuru District, three of which were fatal but not Mr Ishmael Kaipa who escaped with his life.