Neurosurgeon Dr Marc Coughlan and his team of PNG Angels are set to once again pack their bags and head off on a charity mission to help those in need in Papua New Guinea.
Coughlan and the volunteers from Coastal Neurosurgery at North Gosford are lending a helping hand to some of Australia’s nearest neighbours with the support of Gosford Private Hospital.
“It’s great to be heading back to Papua New Guinea; we have established a strong connection with the neurosurgical team at Port Moresby General Hospital and we are excited to share new techniques and equipment with them,” Coughlan said.
“I established PNG Angels back in 2020 as a way to share expertise and essential supplies with the people of Papua New Guinea.
“Whilst saving lives is paramount, we are also focused on empowering local communities.
“Our vision is for a self-sufficient Papua New Guinea capable of meeting its own complex neurosurgical needs without international intervention in years to come.”
The PNG Angels team leaves for Papua New Guinea on Monday, March 17, and comprises volunteer medical professionals from Gosford Private Hospital and other leading hospitals in NSW, including neurosurgeon Dr Saeed Kohan, Assistant Surgeon Dr Luke Timmermans and Anaesthetist Dr Saira Hussain, along with volunteer nurses Asha Ajayakumar, Samantha Brown, Lisa Copp, Hannah Almady, Summer Leonard and Melissa Millar.
“The team is focused on delivering high impact clinical training and surgical techniques,” PNG Angels Director Susannah Hales said.
“We will be donating over $220,000 worth of equipment, including specialised hardware to assist with intricate brain tumour surgeries.
“The supplies will empower local medical teams to continue these complex procedures long into the future.
The PNG Angels rely on the support of local philanthropists and businesses.
If you would like to support the work of PNG Angels, please donate online at pngangels.org.au
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