News Release

Medical Ship Treats Hundreds in Papua New Guinea

Navy and Church combine efforts to help those in need

The military hospital ship, USNS Mercy, docked at Rabual near the village of Rabaon in Papua New Guinea on the 5th of July. 

A military helicopter off loaded 12 pallets of medical supplies and other equipment donated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through its affiliate, LDS Charities.

Read more at the Australian edition of Mormon Newsroom.

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