YWAM Medical Ships acknowledged by the Queen for service to PNG
Mr Mulligan and Dr Holmes have both been awarded with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). The award has been granted in recognition of their leadership and personal commitment to the work that YWAM Medical Ships is doing in collaboration with national and provincial health authorities in remote areas of the Southern region and Morobe Province.
The announcement of the award follows the completion of the MV YWAM PNG’s, most recent deployment to Papua New Guinea. Over 290,000 healthcare and training services were delivered, including direct care to over 29,000 patients in hundreds of remote villages.
PNG Patron for YWAM Medical Ships, Sir Rabbie Namaliu, said that he was delighted that both Mr Mulligan and Dr Holmes had been publicly acknowledged for their service in Papua New Guinea.
“This esteemed award is another wonderful achievement that helps affirm and strengthen YWAM’s commitment to PNG.
“YWAM Medical Ships continues to be an organisation that I’m very proud to be a part of. I congratulate Ken and Daryl on their visionary leadership and the many lives that have been touched because of their commitment,” said Sir Rabbie.
Dr Daryl Holmes has supported YWAM Medical Ships since they began their operations in 2010. Dr Holmes’ support has included volunteering as a dentist on YWAM’s medical ships on an annual basis, promoting volunteering opportunities to 1300SMILES’ staff and dentists, and connecting YWAM with major dental companies – including Henry Schein Halas, who recently donated four brand new dental chairs for the MV YWAM PNG’s dental clinic.
YWAM Medical Ships Managing Director, Mr Ken Mulligan, said that he was humbled and privileged to receive an OBE.
“We receive this wonderful honour on behalf of so many people who have worked tirelessly and voluntarily for the people of Papua New Guinea.
“What a wonderful time to receive this honour as we celebrate the completion of another successful outreach. We are continually grateful to the PNG National Government, provincial government departments, and the many businesses and individuals who have helped touch thousands of lives in remote areas of Papua New Guinea,” said Mr Mulligan.
The MV YWAM PNG is currently docked in Townsville where the vessel will undergo further renovations and routine maintenance before she returns to PNG in October for another 8-month deployment to the Southern region and Morobe Province.
Supporters of YWAM Medical Ships work in PNG include, PNG National Government, Puma Energy, Australian Aid, Henry Schein Cares, InterOil, Steamships Trading Company, Network Communications, Gulf, Western, Central, Oro, Milne Bay and Morobe Provincial Governments, PNG Ports Corporation, Sohe District Development Authority, Kiriwina-Goodenough District Development Authority, 1300SMILES, Honeycombes Property Development Group, Parkside Group, Manolos Aviation, Haymans, Townsville City Council, Ela Motors, Port of Townsville, Lions Recycle for Sight, Luminell, Northern Management Group, Mitsubishi Electric, Coutts Redington, Medical Dental Solutions, Pro-Ma Systems, Pacific Marine Group, Lancini Property & Development, Universal Cranes, Rotarians Against Malaria, Townsville Bulletin, Alcon, Mun Global, Sentry Medical, Hu-Friedy, Climatrol Air Conditioning, Alphapharm, BuzzOff, NQ Cowboys, Wilson Ryan Grose Lawyers, PwC, Trukai, Gearbox Solutions, FileMaker and AkzoNobel.
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