This presentation will touch briefly on the history of plastic surgery & burns in PNG, including a reflection on past surgeons in PNG who have led this work, and the support of Interplast visits over 40 years. It will provide an overview of the current plastic and reconstructive and burns services in PNG, and the challenges faced across the country. It will provide insights into how burns surgery can be improved in PNG, and plans for the next 5-10 years to do this.