Krisselda, a Papua New Guinean girl who arrived in Canberra in March 2024, had multiple surgeries at the Canberra Hospital for caudal duplication syndrome, a very rare genetic condition in which internal systems are duplicated and bowel and bladder functions are not normal. Krisselda made good progress with her medical issues under the care of A/Prof Celine Hamid and A/Prof David Croaker.
Krisselda attended Gold Creek School in between surgery and outpatient appointments and was hosted by Rotarian Gordana. While in Australia she turned 10 years old, celebrating her birthday with friends and Rotarians in a local park. She, and her mother Sonia, returned home in November, happy to be able to live a normal life.
Three-year-old Melenaite from Tonga arrived back in Australia in September for more follow-up treatment.
Near death, baby Ken was flown to New Zealand for surgery. ROMAC volunteers and medical staff pulled out all stops to save his life.
When Haggai was born, her parents were horrified to see her disfigurement. Look at her now.
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