2026.11.04
Strengthening Medical Collaboration in Papua New Guinea, Advancing Multidisciplinary Clinical Exchange, and Enhancing Local Healthcare Capacity
The second medical team from Changhua Christian Hospital (CCH) visited Papua New Guinea (PNG) from October 3 to 16, 2026 East New Britain Provincial Health Authority (ENBPHA), providing for medical services, professional exchange, and health education activities.
Led by Dr. Nina Kao, CEO of the Overseas Medical Mission Center, the team included Dr. Yuan-Po Yang from the Division of Cardiology, Dr. Ming-Jen Chen from the Department of Dermatology, Dr. Chun-Yao Chang from the Department of Orthopedics, Dr. Chien-Han Li from the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, and Dietitian Hsin-Teng Yu from the Department of Nutrition. Through morning meetings, ward rounds, outpatient consultations, surgical procedures, and clinical discussions, the team shared professional knowledge and clinical experience with local healthcare professionals. The team also delivered a series of lectures covering cardiac catheterization and pharmacological intervention guidelines, diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, hand injuries in orthopedics, head and neck reconstructive surgery, and nutritional care for cancer patients, promoting medical knowledge sharing and professional development.
In addition to providing services at Nonga Hospital, the team also visited Kerevat District Hospital and St. Mary Hospital to conduct medical outreach services and professional exchanges. These activities received positive feedback and heartfelt appreciation from local communities. Following the resumption of collaboration and renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nonga Hospital in 2025, CCH has continued to strengthen its partnership with local healthcare institutions. Looking ahead, CCH remains committed to promoting multidisciplinary medical collaboration, healthcare professional training, and clinical knowledge exchange to enhance the quality and capacity of healthcare services in Papua New Guinea and contribute to sustainable healthcare development.