Health workers from Papua New Guinea (PNG), the United States, and Australia are joining forces to bring free care to families near Igam Barracks in Lae city. The event is part of Pacific Partnership 2025, a program that sends doctors and nurses across the Pacific to support local health services. People came for eye checks, dental treatment, CPR lessons and women’s health education. Commander Krystal Chunaco, a US Navy nurse, said it’s about building strong friendships through health. “We’re not just treating people. We’re learning from each other and creating lasting connections,” she said. Dental teams from four countries — Canada, the US, Japan and Germany — joined forces with PNG dentists from the Morobe Provincial Health Authority. Nurses from Angau Memorial Hospital helped with eye screenings and health talks. Tents outside offered advice on hygiene, mental health, and first aid. Lieutenant Shanelle Tolley from the Australian Army said the team effort had been inspiring. “The energy has been amazing. This is shared learning at its best,” she said. This is the second big outreach of the mission in PNG. The first was held at Ward 2 Clinic last week. The team has also helped with early work on PNG’s national polio campaign, aiming to vaccinate over 300,000 children. Commander Chunaco said it was a privilege to return. “PNG is a special partner to us. We’re grateful for the chance to work together again,” she said.