Hospital ·
Working Together to Save Lives
On the morning of August 14th, 2025, tragedy struck Poroi village. Cathy and her husband, Index Pulu, were brutally attacked with a bush knife.
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On the morning of August 14th, 2025 , tragedy struck Poroi village . Cathy and her husband, Index Pulu , were brutally attacked with a bush knife. Both were critically injured.
Thanks to quick action and powerful teamwork , their lives were saved.
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✈️ Emergency Response The incredible Total Energies team airlifted the couple to Kapuna Rural Hospital , where there were no doctors on the ground. But the community health workers and nurses , led by Mr Manu Laiko and Morea Joseph , rose to the challenge.
🩸 Cathy had deep lacerations to her face and forearms , losing a lot of blood. 🦴 Index suffered a fractured humerus and severe cuts. The team sutured his wounds and reduced the fracture with help from physiotherapist Mr Kamia Keldi .
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🚤 A Daring Night Journey Cathy urgently needed surgery, so that night, a brave team—including Mr Zebedee Komal , Sr Stella Yuss , Mr Vincent Wranian , and skipper Brian —made a 4–5 hour dinghy trip to Kikori District Hospital , arriving at 11 pm.
👨⚕️ Life-Saving Surgery The next day, Dr Paias Korus and Dr Jessley Mek operated on Cathy, repairing severed tendons and muscles in her forearm.
🏥 After a week at Kikori, Cathy and Index returned to Kapuna, where the nursing team and volunteer Dr Sharon Brandon continued their care.
🌟 One Month Later Cathy and Index are not only alive—they’re healing well . Cathy is regaining use of her hands and can now carry objects and make her bed again . 🙌
❤️ A Miracle of Teamwork Huge thanks to the heroic teams at Total Energies , Kapuna Rural Hospital , and Kikori District Hospital for working together to save lives.
🙏 All glory to God for His protection and for every hand that played a part in this incredible story.
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