Dr. Laura Benson

• Senior Maternal and Child Health Specialist at Kiritimati Hospital, Kiritimati Island (2010–Present)

• Pediatric Resident at St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney (2009–2010)

• Published research on maternal health, child nutrition, and childhood disease prevention in The Pacific Medical Journal

• Focus on improving maternal care, infant health, and reducing childhood mortality in Kiribati

• Excellence in Maternal and Child Health, Kiritimati Hospital (2016)

• Best Pediatrician of the Year, Kiribati Medical Association (2012)

Dr. Benson has 13 years of experience specializing in maternal and child health and pediatrics. She is dedicated to improving prenatal care, child health, and nutrition, with a focus on reducing maternal and child mortality rates in Kiribati. Her work has made significant contributions to improving healthcare access for mothers and children in the Pacific Islands.