Youth With A Mission (YWAM)

Colgate-Palmolive will work with YWAM MS to provide dental treatment and education to schools across Port Moresby via the YWAM Dental Trailer.

The 13-metre-long semi-trailer is equipped with three dental chairs, a generator, water storage, and sterilisation facilities. The trailer was invited to begin its work in Port Moresby by the Governor for NCD, Powes Parkop.

Furthermore, he has urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) to take a proactive role in addressing these issues through their respective District Development Authorities (DDAs), including the allocation of funds for dental care initiatives.

Marape expressed his concerns during his visit to the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) dental programme in Port Moresby last Saturday, August 5, 2023.

The visit prompted a critical realisation of the challenges facing the nation's oral health landscape.

The YWAM team will be at the college to host a special school program tomorrow. Known as YWAM Medical Ships Passion and Purpose Seminar, the program hopes to engage students through multi-media talks, games and other hands-on activities.

YWAM Medical Ships has been working in PNG since 2010 as a health registered facility that delivers healthcare services and supplies to rural health workers, including engaging young people through high school seminars, training opportunities and volunteer projects.