24/07/2025
彰化基督教醫院（彰基）醫療團於2025年7月9日至20日前往巴布亞紐幾內亞（Papua New Guinea, PNG），在首都莫士比港醫院（Port Moresby General Hospital, PMGH）及馬當省醫院（Madang Provincial Health Authority, MPHA）提供醫療服務、專業交流及營養衛教活動。此行由海外醫療中心執行長高小玲率領，成員包括神經外科郭明錡醫師、心臟內科王聖云醫師、骨科蔣育瑋醫師、耳鼻喉科夏瑄佑醫師、營養師薛羽庭及管理師鄭涴玹。
7月16日，彰基骨科蔣育瑋醫師與MPHA骨科醫師Dr. Kune合作，於馬當省完成全國首例「全髖關節置換手術（Total Hip Replacement, THR）」。患者為一名73歲男性，左側股骨頸骨折已逾半年無法行走。手術前，雙方多次討論確認手術方式與器械配置，儘管手術當天仍遭遇器械不齊等挑戰，手術團隊臨場迅速調整，在彰基醫師指導協助下成功完成手術，且術後恢復良好，無併發症。
此次手術為MPHA醫療團隊首次執行人工關節置換，彰基團隊亦就後續手術流程、手術護理人員的培訓，以及跨國臨床協作方式與當地醫師深入交流，使全髖關節置換手術成功落地巴紐，也開啟骨科技術移轉的新契機。
另因應巴紐當地糖尿病、癌症等慢性病盛行，彰基醫療團也於PMGH舉辦「慢性病與癌症營養衛教座談會」，邀請曾來台就醫患者、其家屬與醫院護理師等參與。營養師薛羽庭根據不同病症，提供簡明實用的飲食建議，協助民眾建立正確營養觀念。會後發送衛教單張與簡報，期盼將健康飲食的理念深植社區，活動廣獲好評。
本次醫療任務除成功完成關鍵醫療技術引進，亦強化與巴紐當地機構的交流與合作。彰化基督教醫院將持續與PMGH及MPHA維持夥伴關係，透過長期技術移轉、臨床實作與專業培訓，提升當地醫療人員能力，致力推動全民健康與永續醫療發展，實踐台灣對全球健康的承諾。
From July 9 to 20, 2025, a medical team from Changhua Christian Hospital (CCH), Taiwan, conducted a medical mission to Papua New Guinea (PNG), delivering clinical services, professional exchanges, and nutrition education activities at Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH) and Madang Provincial Health Authority (MPHA). The delegation was led by Dr. Nina Kao, CEO of the Overseas Medical Mission Center, and included Dr. Martin Kuo (Neurosurgery), Dr. Tom Wang (Cardiology), Dr. David Chiang (Orthopedics), Dr. Sam Hsia (Otolaryngology), Ms. Tiffany Hsueh (Dietitian), and Ms. Jade Cheng (Program Officer).
On July 16, Dr. David Chiang from CCH’s Department of Orthopedics collaborated with MPHA orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kune to perform the first-ever Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery in Papua New Guinea. The patient, a 73-year-old male, had suffered from a left femoral neck fracture for over six months, rendering him unable to walk. In preparation for the surgery, the teams held multiple discussions to confirm the surgical procedure and instrument requirements. Although equipment shortages and size mismatches were encountered on the day of surgery, the team responded swiftly and adjusted accordingly. With guidance and support from Dr. Chiang, the operation was successfully completed, and the patient made a smooth recovery without complications.
This marked MPHA’s first attempt at performing a joint replacement surgery. In addition to the procedure itself, the CCH team engaged in in-depth exchanges with local medical staff on surgical workflows, operating room nursing practices, and cross-border collaboration strategies. The successful implementation of THR not only brought hope to the patient but also signified a major step forward in the transfer of orthopedic surgical expertise to PNG.
In light of the country’s high burden of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer, the CCH team also hosted a “Nutrition and Chronic Disease Education Seminar” at PMGH. Participants included former patients who had received treatment in Taiwan, their families, and local nurses. Dietitian Tiffany Hsueh shared practical dietary guidance tailored to different disease conditions, helping participants build accurate and sustainable nutritional habits. Educational materials and presentation slides were distributed after the session to reinforce the learning. The event received an overwhelmingly positive response from attendees and was well-received by the local community.
Beyond introducing advanced medical procedures, this mission further solidified cooperation between CCH and PNG health institutions. CCH will continue its partnerships with PMGH and MPHA through long-term clinical training, professional capacity building, and technology transfer. With these efforts, CCH remains committed to improving healthcare access and quality in underserved regions, advancing Taiwan’s role in global health development.
