Simbu Children Foundation

And in the most recent case, three-year-old Bongre’s sad end to a two-year search for answer has once more shone light on the poor health system of the country.

Bongre’s story attracted public attention when it hit social media.

In fact, Simbu Children Foundation’s volunteer Michael Williams, who’s been directly involved with Bongre, says the toddler’s story touched more than 59,000 people around the world.

And it has gone to show how an innocent child’s life has been stolen by cancer, because the country still lacks special equipment.

Speaking to the media yesterday, he said: “Even though it’s Jimmy Drekore receiving the award, I will be proud to represent this beautiful country.”

Drekore founded the Simbu Children Foundation in 2005, which strives to provide hope for sick and disadvantaged children.

It is a charity that funds airfares, public transport and medical costs for sick village children from Chimbu Province to travel to the city and overseas hospitals for medical tests, treatment or operations that are unavailable locally.

Founder and President of Simbu Children Foundation Jimmy Drekore will be leaving Port Moresby for New York City on Sunday, to receive the World of Children Health Award 2016.