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The partnership of the Diocese of Daru-Kiunga with Australian Doctors International is of great benefit to our people, especially to those living in remote places.
The assistance and support given to our Diocesan Health Service and initiatives such as the bed net project to fight malaria and MDA to eradicate filariasis have made a big difference in the lives of many. In an environment where people have to work very hard to survive, good health is important.
This year there was a more regular deployment of volunteer doctors to Western Province and that was much appreciated by all. Their visits to our remote health sub-centres and aid posts are always welcome by our medical staff and the sick people.
It is an occasion for those who are very sick to be given more qualified medical care. It is also a time for the doctors to help our medical workers develop their knowledge and capacity to take care of the sick people.
The doctors have to be congratulated in their efforts to reach out to people in very remote places despite the many hours spent sitting in a dinghy or walking in the jungle.
The generous service of a qualified nursing officer for six months to staff working in our Diocesan Health Office was needed and welcome. Our staff members were helped to improve their computer skills, write a project proposal, and prepare the budget to be presented to the Church Medical Council more.
ADI was also involved in the planning and facilitation of two one-week in-service health trainings for our health workers. The formation and training of all staff is a priority in the Diocese. As well as working with Catholic Health Service, the ADI doctors also gave medical assistance to staff from some of the government medical facilities when required and possible.
The Diocese of Daru-Kiunga is proud and grateful to be associated with ADI.
- Bishop Gilles Côté
Pictured above: Sister Anna of Catholic Health Service with ADI Field Manager and volunteer Louise Devereux, RN, MHA.
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