2026.08.14
Strengthening Healthcare Collaboration in PNG: The Second Total Hip Replacement, Medical Training, and Technology Transfer
Changhua Christian Hospital (CCH) conducted a medical mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG) from July 19 to August 2, 2026, providing clinical services, professional exchange, and health education at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) and Madang Provincial Health Authority (MPHA). Led by Dr. Nina Kao, CEO of CCH’s Overseas Medical Mission Center, the multidisciplinary team delivered clinical services and professional lectures on hepatitis B, obesity and diabetes prevention, orthopedic and ENT care, and nutrition for chronic kidney disease. A major achievement of the mission was the successful completion of PNG’s second total hip replacement surgery, performed jointly by CCH and the MPHA surgical team. CCH also provided orthopedic implants and shared surgical expertise with local healthcare professionals. CCH will continue its partnerships with PMGH and MPHA through clinical training, professional capacity building, and medical technology transfer to strengthen healthcare services and promote sustainable health development in PNG.
The medical team consists of eight medical staff as follows:
Dr. Hsiao-Ling KAO / CEO of Overseas Medical Mission Center
Dr. Wan-Ting YEH / Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Dr. Li-Na MA / Endocrinology and Metabolism
Dr. Po-Lin CHEN/ Orthopedics
Dr. Yi-Ting WANG/ Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Ms. Ting-Xuan Zhou / Dietitian
Ms. Wan-Hsuan CHENG / Project Manager of Overseas Medical Mission Center
Ms. Yun-Yin CHEN / Student Volunteer