PNG Medical Blog

13/05/2026

The Cost of Crime
Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea a widely known province of peaceful communities and strong cultural identity. Yet in recent years, that image has been deeply shaken by waves of crime and violence that left many residents living in fear. During the height of this unrest, the province drew national attention as criminal activity escalated, and law enforcement struggled to contain it. Sea piracy, armed robberies, assaults, and killings became increasingly frequent, and the effects were felt not only in homes and villages, but also in the hospital’s wards....

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Images of lower limb gunshot injuries.

12/05/2026

International Nurses Day 2026

Appreciating all the hard working nurses around the country.

Pictures from Alotau, Lae, Kimbe & Port Moresby.

12/05/2026

The Cost of Crime
Milne Bay a widely known province of peaceful communities and strong cultural identity. Yet in recent years, that image has been deeply shaken by waves of crime and violence that left many residents living in fear. During the height of this unrest, the province drew national attention as criminal activity escalated, and law enforcement struggled to contain it (1,2). Sea piracy, armed robberies, assaults, and killings became increasingly frequent, and the effects were felt not only in homes and villages, but also in the hospital’s wards.
For those working on the frontline, the consequences of crime were immediate, graphic, and deeply traumatic. Violence did not remain an abstract issue discussed in public forums or reported in the news. It arrived at the doors of the emergency department in the form of gunshot wounds, bush knife wounds, shattered limbs, and young men fighting for their lives. Some patients survived long enough to reach the hospital. Others did not....

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Milne Bay a widely known province of peaceful communities and strong cultural identity. Yet in recent years, that image has been deeply shaken by waves of crime and violence that left many resident…

10/05/2026

07/05/2026

Pictures from the recent cyclone Maila MBPHA community health visit at Budibudi Island. By Dr.Ray Feluwa (Rural doctor)

Devastated by the cyclone these remote islands of Milne Bay were cut off from the rest of the country with no means of communication.

The health centre on the island which has never been used as it has limited to NO drugs or staff was used by the team to provide basic health services to affected communities.

A reminder that rural health services in PNG are neglected & struggling.

It doesnt have to take a natural disaster for us to take action.

Map by ABC: Cordelia Brown

26/04/2026

Chest trauma is common in PNG.
Most chest trauma causes are from stab wounds either alcohol related or from domestic violence.
The burden of managing these preventable injuries is significant.
The cost of trauma in PNG is on average K45,900. Alcohol related injuries can cost as much as K1,417,023.
Medical care IS NOT FREE.
Alcohol related injuries must be charged.
Perpetrators must be disciplined.

The images show chest x-rays of chest trauma cases caused by sharp objects such as knives & spears.
Heamothorax: Collection of blood in the chest
Pneumothorax: Collection of air in the chest.
Most are managed with a chest tube insertion to remove the blood or air collections.
Severe cases will need open surgery to repair injured organs such as the lungs or heart.

22/04/2026

STOP THE PRACTICE OF PE**LE INJECTIONS!
Enough is enough. Boys & men are destroying their bodies everyday. There is an increase in failed pe**le injections around the country with the use of COOKING & BABY OILS. Help spread awareness & stop those destroying the futures of our men.

1)AI generated poster
2)Image of a failed pe**le injection, debridement of infected deformed tissue.

For more information, help & support contact us @ [email protected].


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27/03/2026

This is a public announcement from Paradise Private Hospital that Prof. Paddy Dewan, trainer and mentor for pediatric surgery internationally and in PNG will be visiting PNG on the dates shown. If you have any queries contact details are provided or feel free to contact us at PNG Medical Blog.

13/03/2026

It is with a heavy heart that the APH family today farewelled one of its very own. From Residency to Consultant, Dr. Rosemarie Andrews is a pillar of excellence & professionalism for the future medical fraternity & the people of Milne Bay. Your students, colleagues, mentors & patients will miss you. We will forever be grateful for your commitment, your leadership & your love to serve as an anesthetist & critical care specialist. You will always take a piece of Milne Bay wherever you go, Kaiyoni Dr. Andrews.

04/01/2026

Hospitals around the country run out of blood to transfuse patients. Alotau Provincial Hospital like other hospitals need regular donations. Become a regular donor today.