A Mother in Labour at Waffa Sub-Health Center In Markham District of Morobe Province | 30th November , 2025

A remote emergency has been reported from Waffa Sub Health Center in the Markham District after a late 30s mother currently 38 weeks pregnant, developed an arm prolapse while in labour.

Patient being carried by locals to DOKTA BOI at Waffa in the Markham District of Morobe Province.

According to the Community Health Worker ( CHW ) , who issued the request after walking 50 minutes to find network coverage, the mother went into labour on 27 November and was admitted to the facility on the 28 November.

Her water broke at 12:35am on 29 November and the baby is lying sideways, and the mother is having mild contractions. The case has been classified as Obstetrics requiring urgent movement.

Reaching the mother remains a challenge. Health workers from Waffa SHC will need to cross three rivers before accessing a vehicle-friendly point for extraction. Despite the difficult terrain, communications remain open, and CHW was advised to provide a condition update on Sunday morning.

Manolos Aviation and the MAMA Foundation continue monitored the situation closely as efforts were made to reach the mother in time and brought her to Lae.