AIR NIUGINI CONTINUES TO SUPPORT OPERATION OPEN HEART PROGRAM

AIR Niugini Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan Milne, has reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to supporting the Operation Open Heart Program, with eight children across Papua New Guinea now enjoying a renewed chance at life following successful heart surgeries this year, made possible through Air Niugini’s longstanding partnership with the Operation Open Heart Foundation (OOHF).

Mr Milne said, Air Niugini is honoured to play a role in giving these young Papua New Guineans a second chance at life and remains committed to supporting initiatives that deliver real impact to the communities.

He said, for more than three decades, Air Niugini has continuously supported the Operation Open Heart program because it changes lives in the most meaningful way.

Milne recalled, what began as transporting overseas medical teams and tonnes of equipment has evolved into a nationwide effort—flying doctors into provinces for the heart screening program and ensuring children can access life-saving surgery at the Port Moresby General Hospital.

Most recently, three of the total six children underwent life-changing heart surgeries, three of whom were from Port Moresby, while the other three—two boys and one girl aged between 11 and 13 years—were from Simbu, New Ireland and East New Britain provinces.