Katim Tasol e.V.

Katim Tasol is a registered non-profit organisation and focuses on improving access to quality health care in disadvantaged regions.

We are passionate and committed to improving the quality of life of the most vulnerable and remote patients. We believe that through our work we can bring hope and healing to ease their pain and anxiety. It is our responsibility to care for our fellow human beings and ensure that no one is left in darkness and despair.

Currently we focus on activities in Papua New Guinea:

Context-specific, local and appropriate training programs for Rural Health Workers
Support program for Rural Health Workers
Selection and organisation of suitable medical equipment
Support of rural outreaches
Development of suitable infrastructure
Support of research activities
Health education for population in rural areas
Improve living conditions for specific socially vulnerable target groups
Raising awareness of nature conservation and environmental protection

Unique Papua New Guinea

"Expect the unexpected"

PNG is one of the most linguistically and culturally diverse nations in the world. There are over 800 living languages and more than 600 islands.

The majority of the population live in rural and inaccessible mountain areas and rely on agriculture as their primary means of subsistence.

Health access faces many geographic, cultural, financial and systemic challenges in rural Papua New Guinea.

Our team

We are a diverse group of individuals who share a common vision regardless of religion, skin colour and origin. We want to combine our talents and professional skills to carry out successful projects. Please let us introduce some core members of Katim Tasol:

Project manager

Mr. Bradley James

Director of Medical Services at Lutheran Health Services
Public Health Advisor
Extensive experience in primary health care in rural areas
Coordination and overview of project activities

Medical Advisor

Mr. Ulrich Unterreithmeier

Medical doctor with technical background.
Partizipated in different outreaches in Papua New Guinea
Coordination of technical issues.

Media Manager

Ms. Yanamlyn Yana

Pioneer social worker and human rights activist.
Engaged in a campaign for violence against women and sorcery related violence.
Responsibilities: public relations, health awareness, ambassador, cooperations

Project Manager

Mr. Simon Ganal

Physician and humanitarian aid worker with wide experience in rural surgical care
Worked for multiple years in rural settings as a Physician, project manager and medical instructor

Project Manager

Mr. John Kimbuna

Health administrator specialized in rural areas
Wide Experience in rural Hospital project
management and administration
Expert for private and public partnerships
Local coordination with government departments and infrastructure development

Medical Advisor

Mr. Sandro Macagnino

Physician with additional health economic qualifications
Assistance with concept development and health economics

Medical advisor

Mrs. Katrin Schwöbel

Physician with public health background. Together with her husband, she managed the Gaubin Hospital for more than 3 years and initiated numerous local projects.
Responsibilities: Training program, public health topics

Medical Advisor

Mr. Florian Schwöbel

Trauma surgeon and emergency physician with broad international experience.
Currently instructor and organizer of international Emergency Medical Teams at the RKI
Several years of PNG experience at Gaubin Hospital on Karkar Island.
Responsibilities: Training Program, referral coordination

Accountant

Mr. Benjamin Schneck

Business economist and current lecturer at university
level.
Cooperation in economic issues and accounting, as well as expert in knowledge transfer.

Mentor and Advisor

Mr. Traugott Farnbacher

Decades of leadership in mission work in the Pacific region with numerous projects and outstanding insight into the country, its people and culture.
Scope of work: Mentor and advisor

Simon Habel

Infrastructur Advisor

Architect, Master Builder and Rock n Roller