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Bush Clinic at Nankina

Backbreaking Challenge of Today’s PNG Report by Dr. Günter Kittel  Outreach Team Dr. Günter Kittel – Surgeon, Mission EineWelt at Etep Rural Hospital Bindu Karki – Nurse/Midwife from Nepal Daniel & Zine – Etep Hospital staff Tobias Kreuz – German volunteer Andrew Mawer – Medical student, Oxford University Adi – Son of the Kittel family Journey to Nankina After months of planning and with rainy season underway, Mission Aviation Fellowship flew us from Wasu to the remote Nankina airstrip. The flight offered stunning views of steep mountain villages and waterfalls. On arrival, we transported our personal gear, medical supplies, and even a small operating theatre to a village guesthouse. Life in Nankina The village appeared untouched by modern transport—many residents have never seen a car. Beautiful carved gates adorned each home. The abandoned aid post had not been operational in 14 years, leaving over 6,000 people without reliable healthcare. ...

🎯 PNG’s Missed Digital Goldmine: Why Our Creators Still Can’t Earn Online

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  For more than 10 years, people in countries like Kenya, India, and the Philippines have been earning real money by simply uploading videos, short clips, and other content to platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok. Many of them, including young people in their early 20s, are making more than K4,000 per month, which is equal to around USD $1,000. That’s more than what many people in regular office jobs in PNG earn. So how does this work? 💡 What Is Monetisation? “Monetisation” means turning views and likes on your online content into money. Platforms like YouTube pay you when people watch the ads that appear on your videos. For example: A YouTube video that gets 100,000 views might earn the creator around K500 to K2,000, depending on where the viewers are from and the type of content. Platforms like TikTok and Facebook also pay creators when their content gets popular. These platforms send payments through systems like Google AdSense or digital wallets like PayPal. That’s how...

Israel-Iran Conflict: Simply Explained

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  22 June 2025 The Israel-Iran conflict is a serious situation in the Middle East that’s making global headlines. For those new to this topic, here’s a clear and concise explanation of what’s happening, why it matters, and the background behind it, updated to be easy to understand. What Happened? Israel’s Attack on Iran On June 13, 2025, Israel sent 200 warplanes to attack targets deep inside Iran, killing important military leaders and scientists working on Iran’s nuclear program. Israel did this because it’s worried Iran might build a nuclear bomb and use it against them. Iran’s leaders have often said they want to destroy Israel, so Israel acted first to stop that possibility. Iran’s Strategy: Using Allies to Fight Iran doesn’t usually attack Israel directly. Instead, it supports groups like Hamas (in Gaza), Hezbollah (in Lebanon), and the Houthis (in Yemen). These groups are like Iran’s “teammates” who attack Israel or its friends by firing rockets or causing trouble. Israel se...