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A Strong Child
He was a quiet, smart young lad who somehow always had a huge smile on his face. Ward rounds were a mixture of emotions, as he was always happy to greet the team but reluctant to show us his wounds. Most days were bearable, as he only needed to fight through the pain of daily…
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What is a Full Blood Examination?
A Full Blood Examination (FBE), also known as a Full Blood Count (FBC) or Complete Blood Count (CBC), is one of the most commonly requested blood tests in hospitals and clinics across Papua New Guinea. Whether a patient is well or unwell, the FBE is often one of the first tests done. The name “full…
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A strong mother
I take a seat and listen to her describe the abuse she suffers at the hands of her partner, the father of her two children. She tells me how she fell in love with him while still a high school student. Young and full of love, she became pregnant and had to abandon her education…
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