A Call for Help: Conjoined Twins Born Near PNG’s First Missionary Site Need Urgent Medical Assistance Abroad

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Date: November 2025
Byline: PapuaNiugini.org News Desk

In a moving story unfolding in Papua New Guinea, conjoined twins Tom and Sawong were born on October 9, 2025, just a short distance from the historic site where the first German missionaries brought Christianity to the country in 1886. Now, 29 days old, the twins face a life-threatening challenge — one of them, Tom, suffers from a heart defect and both rely on supplementary oxygen.

Efforts are currently underway to secure international medical support for their separation and survival. While communication with a hospital in Germany is progressing, time is running short. The family and support network, led by Hubert Namani, are appealing to hospitals and specialists worldwide — in Asia, Europe, and America — to urgently assist in providing medical care or facilitating their transfer abroad.

“This is not just a plea but a call for support, compassion, and action,” said Namani. “Let’s unite to give Tom and Sawong the chance they deserve.”

Those wishing to help can contact the team via WhatsApp (+675 72242188) or email (jruh@mamamedevac.org / pr@manolosaviation.org).

By: Hubert Namani – Principal, Namani & Associates and Namani Capital Partners| President, PNG Law Society

Tom and Sawong were born as conjoined twins on the 9th of October 2025.

They were born just 5 minutes walk away from the location where the first German Missionaries arrived on the 12th of July 1886 and brought Christianity to Papua New Guinea.

Tom and Sawong are today 29 days old and have the will to live. All they need for now is food and air. They are on supplementary oxygen as Tom has a heart defect.

Papua New Guinea is a developing nation facing significant development challenges.

Tom and Sawong are far away from the worlds best care to improve their health in preparation for final separation

Whilst communications with a hospital in Germany is progressing well, we are running out of time.

Would anyone know anyone globally who can take on the twins swiftly?

We continue to reach out to hospitals and specialists globally in Asia, Europe, America, and beyond.

If the,reader of this Mayday Call can assist or connect us to those who can, please act now.

This is not just plea but a call for support, compassion, and action.

Let’s unite to give Tom and Sawong the chance they deserve.

Please contact us if you want to help Tom and Sawong through this journey…

WhatsApp: +(675) 72242188

Email: jruh@mamamedevac.org OR pr@manolosaviation.org