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. ...