The Basamuk (BSK) Clinic, operated by Ramu NiCo, has become a lifeline for both employees and local communities in Madang Province since its establishment. Over the years, this medical facility has exemplified professionalism, dedication, and corporate responsibility through its life-saving interventions.
Emergency Response Saves Lives
On the afternoon of April 3rd 2025, a local villager was urgently sent to the clinic after developing severe abdominal pain following alcohol consumption. With a critically low blood pressure of 85/50 mmHg and a racing heart rate of 110 bpm, the medical team swiftly diagnosed acute abdomen with shock. Through prompt intravenous fluids and antibiotics, the patient stabilized with blood pressure rising to 100/60 mmHg before being referred to Madang Provincial Hospital for advanced care.
Just six days later, at 8:00 pm on April 9th 2025, a schoolteacher suffering chronic cough and low fever was urgently sent to the clinic by the Community Affairs Department of Ramu NiCo and he was in dire condition. Experiencing worsening chest pain and rapid, shallow breathing (35 breaths per minute), he was facing life-threatening acid-base imbalances. The clinic’s doctors, suspecting pulmonary tuberculosis, administered anti-inflammatory treatment and urgently referred him to Madang for specialized TB management.
Pediatric Trauma Handled with Expertise
A heart-stopping emergency happened at 8:00 pm on April 15th 2025 when a local employee anxiously sent a six-year-old boy to the clinic, and the boy suffered a complete Achilles tendon tear, bleeding profusely. Recognizing the child’s limited blood-compensation capacity, clinic staff prioritized immediate hemorrhage control. Calming the terrified child, they expertly disinfected the wound, applied local anesthesia, and meticulously ligated bleeding vessels before stabilizing the injury with sutures and a splint. Relieved parents praised the team’s compassionate first aid.
Complex Facial Trauma Successfully Treated
At 12:00 pm on April 17th 2025, a villager arrived with a grotesque 10cm nasal laceration extending from the left eye to the nasolabial groove, accompanied by severe mucosal damage. After initial treatment failed at a local clinic, BSK medics performed emergency debridement and surgical repairs, ultimately saving both function and aesthetics.
From Humble Beginnings to Medical Hub
Established initially as a basic first-aid post, BSK Clinic has evolved into a fully equipped facility with diagnostic labs and capacity to manage complex cases—a transformation made possible by Ramu NiCo’s decade-long commitment. Quarterly medical donations from Ramu NiCo meet the medical needs to deal with common ailments and injuries, fostering community trust.
Embracing the principle “One Ramu NiCo, One Community,” Ramu NiCo continues to demonstrate China’s responsibility and commitment in PNG’ s development through infrastructure projects and healthcare partnerships under the Belt and Road Initiative. As BSK Clinic marks another year of service, its story stands testament to cross-border collaboration saving numerous lives in Papua New Guinea’s heartland.
