Albert Moses (2025)

28/07/2025

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗡𝗚 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Thank You, Jacob Pok - one of the committed editors of the Post-Courier, for publishing the story of our beloved Late Liviaton Pope in today's edition.

The life we lost was full of promise. Liviaton was a young man with dreams, aspirations and a future ahead of him. What makes our grief even harder to bear is the fact that his death might have been prevented if God’s willing.

We do not speak these words out of anger but out of deep sorrow and sadness. If he had access to the right medication, if there had been proper diagnostic tools and efficient treatment protocols, we might have had a different outcome.

If our public health system was functioning at the standard it should be, we would at least find comfort in knowing that we had done everything possible to save him.

But sadly, we were left powerless. No proper drugs were available. No adequate treatment was accessible. What should have been a hopeful trip to the hospital turned into a downward spiral of helplessness.

In a country blessed with rich natural resources, it is so painful to realize that basic health services in our country remain inaccessible for many. The lack of medical equity, life-saving drugs and the absence of functioning medical equipment is a burden that no grieving family should ever have to carry.

The silence in the hospital corridors, the hopeless glances exchanged between patients and their caregivers are a testimony to a system that has, without question, failed its people.

I say this plainly that the health system of PNG is on life support. In fact, PNG's healthsystem is already dead. I urge anyone with doubt to take a walk through Port Moresby General Hospital and Angau Memorial Hospital, you will see with your own eyes the decaying infrastructure, outdated equipment and overwhelmed health workers doing their best in conditions that would be deemed unacceptable anywhere else in the world.

The hospital beds are old, rusted, and no longer safe for vulnerable patients. The curtains used to maintain the privacy and dignity of patients are tattered and worn beyond repair. Medicines that should be routinely available are out of stock or non-existent.

When sick patients are dying not because of their illness, but because of the Health system’s inability to treat them, then we have a national emergency.

Late Liviaton’s story is one among many. There are countless others who are suffering in silence, whose stories are buried with them, unheard and unspoken. Today, his story is in the newspaper, but tomorrow, who will be next? How many more lives must be lost before our government takes real action?

We are thankful to Mr. Jacob Pok for publishing Late Liviaton's story on the Post-Courier. You have done more than report the news, you have honored a life, sparked a conversation and reminded us all of the urgent need for change in the dying healthsystem of PNG.

✍️✍️ Albert Moses

24/07/2025

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐮 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥

Lae, Morobe Province | July 24, 2025

The untimely death of a 17-year-old student has raised serious concerns about the capacity of public healthcare system in the main urban centers of PNG to respond to life-threatening illness in time.

Late Livaiton Samson Pope, a Grade 11 student at Ialibu Secondary School from Ialibu-Pngia District in Southern Highlands Province, died recently at Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae after a mysterious illness left doctors unable to diagnose him until it was too late. Despite displaying persistent symptoms including crippling headaches for nearly three months, Lavation’s condition was only identified as chronic meningitis in the late stages of his life.

“We went from one test to another. Doctors tried, but they couldn’t identify the cause,” said his father, Mr. Samson Pope, who stood by his son’s bedside until his final breath. “He died in my arms and I couldn’t save him.”

Lavation’s symptoms began in his home village of Muli in Ialibu, where access to proper medical facilities is almost non-existent. In search of better treatment and a CT scan, the family traveled to Lae, hoping for answers. Yet what they encountered was a public hospital riddled with drug shortages and lacking of diagnostic tools.

“Doctors were doing their best. But the medicines just weren’t there,” Mr. Pope said. “I had to buy 250g bullet tablets from outside for K7 each. He needed four a day, three times a day, for almost three weeks. Just for fever medication alone, I spent over K1, 700.”

Angau Memorial Hospital, like many others in the country, continues to face critical shortages of essential drugs and equipment, forcing families to bear the burden of medical costs themselves. Livaiton, the eldest of three siblings, was more than just a student.

He was described by family, teachers, and peers as humble, respectful and spiritually grounded. Born on October 15, 2007, he grew up in a devoted Seventh-day Adventist family, placing his life around three pillars: faith, education, and family.

“He never raised his voice. He always helped us when we faced problems,” Mr. Pope recalled.
“Even while he was sick, he would comfort his younger brother and sister.”

Lavation’s mother, Ruth Range, works as a counter server at Andersons Foodland in Lae.
Juggling her job with hospital visits, she watched helplessly as her son’s condition worsened.
The Pope family bore all medical expenses out of pocket while enduring the pain of watching their son slip away.

The medical report, issued shortly before his passing, indicated that the illness was so severe and complex that initial symptoms were misleading, making early detection difficult. A hospital staff member, speaking on condition of anonymity, admitted it was one of those rare cases where time and resources ran out before a clear diagnosis was made.

“The symptoms pointed in multiple directions. We were chasing time and hoping for clarity. But we lost him before we could act on it.”

This tragic case has cast a spotlight on the broader structural deficiencies in PNG’s health system from rural referral delays and overburdened medical staff to the unavailability of lifesaving medicines and diagnostic tools.

“We don’t blame the doctors,” Mr. Pope said. “They were compassionate and they tried. But we need a health system that’s strong enough to fight back when our children’s lives are on the line.”

The death of a promising young man like Livaiton has left an entire community mourning. Ialibu
Secondary School, his church, and friends remember him as a quiet leader, a role model, and a faithful Christian boy who lived with purpose and kindness.

“He was more than just our son,” Mr. Pope said. “He was our strength, our hope and our future.”

Late Livaiton is survived by his parents and two younger siblings, Desmah (11) and Hebron (4).
As his family prepares to lay him to rest, they are left not only with heartbreak but with a mission to ensure his story brings awareness, change, and hope to others.

“Our son is gone,” Mr. Pope said quietly. “But maybe his story can save someone else.”

✍️✍️ Albert Moses

23/07/2025

𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮

On Monday, 21st July, I posted on Facebook about the frequent flight cancellations and delays by Air Niugini over the past three days at Jackson’s Airport, especially the flight to Alotau.

That post quickly gained attention from both the Civil Aviation authorities and the Air Niugini management. It was eventually forwarded to the Chief Protocol Officer of Air Niugini, Mr. Ayang Melan. Once Mr. Melan saw the post, he instructed his officers to locate me at the boarding lounge.

However, I wasn’t at the boarding area at that moment. Earlier, I had approached a check-in officer who happened to walk by the lounge. I asked about the 9:30am flight to Alotau, since there had been no announcement on the PA system regarding any delay or cancellation.

To my shock, two officers responded and said, “The 9:30am flight to Alotau has already departed.” I was stunned. I asked again, “Wait, what did you just say?” And the officer replied, “The flight has already left.”

I was overwhelmed with frustration. I told them, “I woke up at 2am to prepare for this flight. I’ve been sitting here the whole time, closely listening to the PA system, but I didn’t hear a single announcement about the Alotau flight.” The officers had no response.

They advised me and five other affected passengers to go to the Customer Service counter so that our flights could be rebooked.

While I was expressing my concerns at the customer service desk, someone called my name from behind. I turned and saw a gentleman in an Air Niugini uniform. He asked politely, “Are you Albert Moses?” I replied, “Yes, I am.” He said, “Please come with me.”

I followed him to an office located next to the Air Niugini customer service counter. As I walked in, everyone inside turned to look at me. I started to wonder, What have I done?

From the corner of the room, someone called out again, “Are you Albert Moses?” I responded, “Yes, that’s me.”

Then he introduced himself: “I am the Chief Protocol Officer of Air Niugini, and this is my office.” He added, “Your Facebook post came to my attention, and I asked my officers to find you so we can assist you in traveling to Alotau this afternoon.”

While I was seated in his office, he instructed one of his officers to urgently rebook my flight. The officer processed it right away and handed me a new boarding pass for the afternoon flight.

Mr. Melan then sincerely apologized for the inconvenience caused. He and his team walked me out to the check-in area. Before leaving, he gave me his contact details and told me to call him anytime I face issues with my flights.

The office of the Chief Protocol is doing a tremendous job by responding to Air Niugini customer issues right away, appreciate the leadership of Mr. Melan and his officers.

The Lesson Learned

This experience taught me the real power of social media. It plays a big role for ordinary people like us who may not always have direct access to the right authorities when problems arise.

If we raise our concerns respectfully and professionally on social media, there's a high chance that the right people will notice and take action. You don’t have to stay silent about your challenges. Speak up and share your concerns but always write responsibly and with respect to those involved. Help can come when you least expect it.

NB: Pic taken with Mr Ayang Melan - Chief Protocol Officer of Air Niugini.

✍️✍️ Albert Moses

20/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗡𝗶𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟮 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 & 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱

How embarrassing it is to see Air Niugini continues to cancel flights and delay scheduled services for about three days now. It is truly disappointing and frustrating, especially when people rely on this national airline to travel for work, family matters, and other important reasons. The way things have been going shows how poorly the airline is being managed.

I was supposed to travel to Alotau on Saturday for my duty travel. Unfortunately, the check-in officers were too slow to serve the passengers, which caused me to miss my flight. There were many people waiting, but the staff worked carelessly and did not seem concerned about the time. Because of this, I was moved to Sunday’s 9am flight, which was the next available option.

On Sunday, I made sure to arrive early and checked in without any issues. I then walked straight to the boarding lounge, thinking that I would finally get on the flight. I waited patiently for the boarding announcement. Unfortunately, it was announced that the flight had been delayed to 11am.

When 11am came, they further delayed it to 2pm. Then, when the clock hit 2pm, they postponed the flight again to 4pm. While it was around 3:30pm, the airline suddenly announced over the PA system that the flight had been cancelled.

I was completely shocked and angry. Just imagine coming early around 7am and waiting all day at the airport. From 7am to 5pm, I sat in the boarding lounge listening to delay after delay, and in the end, they cancelled the flight completely. It was exhausting and extremely unfair. All those hours of waiting were wasted. It was mentally draining, and no apology was offered. How frustrating and disappointing that is.

Then today, I was told to check in again at around 3am, and the flight was scheduled to leave at 5:15am. I didn’t even sleep last night because I was afraid I might miss the flight again. I stayed awake all night and by 2am while it was still dark and quiet I drove to Jackson’s Airport with hope that I would finally be able to fly.

But instead of checking in at 3am as instructed, the check-in counters did not open until 4am. When I went up to the counter, the check-in officer asked, “Did you check in online?” I told her that I had checked in online on the first day, but because I was rebuked after the flight delay and cancellation, I didn’t check in online again.

She then told me to wait until 4:30am to be served. I was confused. I told her that it’s not my fault and that she shouldn’t tell me to wait just because I didn’t check in online. The ongoing delays and cancellations for the past two days were caused by Air Niugini, not me.

I politely insisted that I should be checked in properly and placed on the morning flight. While I respected her job, I stood quietly on the side waiting. Eventually, she gave me my boarding pass.

I walked straight into the boarding lounge and waited for the 5:15am flight. Unfortunately, an announcement came through the PA system saying that the flight was delayed to 6:30am. I waited again. When 6:30am came, they further delayed the flight to 9:30am.

As I am typing this, I am still in the boarding lounge, waiting once again, hoping this 9:30am flight doesn’t end up being cancelled too. Just imagine what it feels like not sleeping, waking up very early, waiting for hours, only to face more delays. It is exhausting and emotionally draining. Why are they punishing us, the passengers, like this?

Where is the leadership and proper management at Air Niugini? This is a total disgrace. It reflects badly on the national airline of Papua New Guinea. How many international travelers, businesspeople, and local passengers have been affected in the same way? The number must be huge. These constant flight cancellations and ongoing delays are unacceptable and should not be allowed to continue.

Why is the Air Niugini management, the board, and the responsible government Minister not taking any action? Why are they silent while the airline’s service keeps getting worse?

This clearly shows that Air Niugini is no longer reliable and is letting the country down. It is dragging PNG backward instead of moving forward. This is not how a national airline should operate. It is a big shame to the authorities and decision-makers of Air Niugini.

Passengers deserve better. We need answers, and we need change.

✍️✍️ Albert Moses

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