Images from Oceania

Papua New Guinea, a tribal feast with a dancer in festive clothing.
Papua New Guinea, a tribal feast with a dancer in festive clothing. © CBM
view large Image Dilne Gigma (62), suffering from cataract on the right eye. She had a successful operation in the Goroka Eye Clinic, performed by Dr. William Wilson. She smiles happily.
view large Image Village house made of wood and plant material in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.
view large Image Old man on a river with his one-man-boat in Papua New Guinea.
Dilne Gigma (62), suffering from cataract on the right eye. She had a successful operation in the Goroka Eye Clinic, performed by Dr. William Wilson.© CBM
Village house in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea, near Maprik.© CBM
Papua New Guinea.© CBM
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New publication about cbm's work, vision and values

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We invite you to share our vision to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and to reduce the risk of disability from disease and exclusion for those who live in the most disadvantaged societies around the world.

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World Health Organization thanks cbm for its outstanding work

Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General WHO and Dr Allen Foster, cbm President

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