Children and infants across Madang Province will benefit from improved emergency and specialized medical care after the PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNGCORE) donated K316,000 worth of life-saving paediatric and neonatal equipment to Modilon General Hospital on Tuesday.
The equipment was purchased using approximately K316,000 in net proceeds raised through the 2025 PNGCORE Charity Golf Challenge Program to strengthen respiratory support, neonatal care and emergency treatment for critically ill young patients.
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Speaking during the handover on Tuesday, PNGCORE Executive Director Richard Kassman OBE paid tribute to the hospital’s medical workforce, emphasizing that medical equipment was only as effective as the people using it.
“While we are pleased to help provide these medical tools, the real heroes are the doctors, nurses, and health workers at Modilon General Hospital who show up every day with unwavering dedication to save lives,” said Mr. Kassman in a statement today.
“Their commitment to caring for Madang’s children under challenging circumstances is truly inspiring. Our role is simply to stand behind them and ensure they have the resources they need to do what they do best.”
Mr. Kassman also highlighted how a strong and active resources and energy sector could generate economic opportunities and enable businesses to provide greater support to communities.
“A vibrant and thriving industry is what makes initiatives like this possible,” Mr. Kassman said.
“When our resources and energy sector is strong and growing, it generates the economic momentum and capacity for businesses to contribute more to the national economy, expand corporate social responsibility programs, and deliver meaningful community development.
“Simply put, a successful industry enables us to give back more—supporting vital public services like healthcare and standing alongside the people who serve our communities.”
Thanking the 33 corporate sponsors and community partners behind the initiative, Mr. Kassman said their contributions had helped strengthen frontline healthcare services.
“We are deeply grateful to our sponsors across the resources, energy, financial, and business sectors whose generosity has helped back these frontline teams.
“When industry and community partners unite, we can help lighten the load for our healthcare workers and give young patients the best possible chance at recovery.”
The Charity Golf Challenge attracted support from 33 organisations across the resources, energy, professional services, financial services, insurance and community sectors.
Major contributors included K92 Mining Limited, Sun Engineering, McMonagle Qld and Santos Limited.
Modilon General Hospital Chief Executive Officer Dr Martin Daimen welcomed the new diagnostic and respiratory equipment, saying it would strengthen the hospital’s emergency response, neonatal resuscitation and daily clinical services.
“On behalf of our doctors, nurses, clinical teams, and the families we serve, I extend our sincere gratitude to every organization that contributed to this initiative,” Dr Daimen said.
“These resources will directly support our staff as they respond to medical emergencies, perform neonatal resuscitation, and manage respiratory distress for our most vulnerable patients.
“The impact of this support will be felt by families across Madang Province for years to come.”
The first batch of donated equipment includes Fisher & Paykel Bubble CPAP machines and Airvo™ 3 Humidified High Flow devices to provide advanced respiratory support for infants experiencing breathing difficulties.
Other items include nebulizers, clinical thermometers, nursing stethoscopes, manual and digital paediatric blood pressure cuffs, and additional diagnostic equipment.
The remaining equipment is expected to arrive in the coming weeks.
The donation marks the second major provincial healthcare project delivered through the PNGCORE Charity Golf Challenge.
Following the Port Moresby tournament held on July 17, 2026, the next Charity Golf Challenge is scheduled for November 27, 2026, during PNG Investment Week in Sydney, Australia.
Funds raised through the upcoming event will be allocated towards supporting a third provincial hospital in 2027.