Papua New Guinea case reports
Every journey in these pages was made possible because someone chose to give. Meet the children and families behind the work.
Jelome was born with a severe cleft lip and palate. At six months old he was assessed by the plastic and reconstructive…
In 2020, Joe suffered a devastating injury that needed highly specialised reconstructive surgery. After operations at Kimbe and Port Moresby, his family…
For more than 12 years Kasil lived with macroglossia. Eating, speaking and going to school were daily struggles, and he often hid…
Joshua was born in Mogulu, one of the most remote communities in PNG. For his parents, reaching specialist care seemed almost impossible.
Yembu Junior is the only child of Cynthia Nawa and her husband. Born with a cleft lip and palate, his arrival brought…
Bethvany was born with a severe bilateral cleft lip and palate, and for years struggled to eat, speak and smile with confidence.
For years Victor lived with a large tumour growing beside his left eye. As it grew, it threatened his health and disrupted…
Bronatisha developed a severe facial enlargement caused by a complex vascular malformation. In late 2024 she was referred to CTC Inc., and…
Konny was born with a complicated cleft lip and palate that made it hard to eat, speak and grow like other children.
Lendyta needed specialist surgery that was not available in Papua New Guinea. Through CTC Inc. and CFF she travelled to Melbourne on…
Modilah was identified by CTC Inc. in early 2025. With CFF and PMGH we coordinated her travel to Port Moresby, where her…
Fenny was born with a condition affecting her nasal region that needs specialist assessment and treatment. In 2025, through community volunteers, her…
Behind every story is a child who is healthier, more confident and more hopeful today — because someone chose to help. Children in Mogulu and across PNG are waiting for their own story to begin.
