PNG HIV Infection Rate on the Rise, Health Secretary Warns Citizens to Take Responsibility
The prevalence rate of HIV in Papua New Guinea has risen to alarming levels, with health authorities urging citizens to take personal respon...Read More
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Dr. Liko Reflects on Achievements as PNG Health Secretary Tenure Concludes
After five years at the helm of the PNG Department of Health, Dr. Osborne Liko has announced his departure as Acting Secretary, reflecting o...Read More
CEO Acknowledges Overload, Announces Modular Delivery Rooms and Staffing Support for PNG's largest Hospital
The Chief Executive Officer of Port Moresby General Hospital (PMGH), Dr. Paki Molumi, has issued a formal response to concerns raised by Pr...Read More
PNG's Largest Hospital Faces Backlash Over Rejected $100M Grant for Maternal Health Center
A leading medical professional in Papua New Guinea has disclosed a shocking reality: more than 7,000 expectant mothers were forced to recei...Read More
Port Moresby Boosts TB Detection with AI-Powered X-Ray Machine
Detection of Tuberculosis (TB) in Papua New Guinea’s capital city has been enhanced following the presentation of a portable, state-of-the-...Read More
World Kidney Day Highlights PNG’s Growing Kidney Disease Burden
Papua New Guinea observed World Kidney Day on March 13, 2025, drawing attention to the increasing prevalence of kidney disease and the sever...Read More
PNG Health Minister Elias Kapavore Defends 'Malolo Haus' Concept Amid Social Media Criticism
Papua New Guinea Health Minister Elias Kapavore has defended the ‘Malolo Haus’ initiative following social media criticism over the use of t...Read More
Papua New Guinea’s Health Minister Urges Recruitment Drive Amid Staffing Crisis
Papua New Guinea’s Health and HIV/AIDS Minister, Elias Kapavore, has called for an urgent recruitment drive to address a critical shortage o...Read More
Metoreia Health Centre Records First Birth in Port Moresby
The Metoreia Urban Health Centre in Port Moresby has celebrated a milestone with the birth of its first baby, marking a new chapter for heal...Read More
Australia Partners with Papua New Guinea to Combat Malaria
Australia has maintained a nearly two-decade-long partnership with Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the fight against malaria. This collaboration h...Read More
Farewell to a Pioneer: Prof. John Vince Leaves PNG After 50 Years
After five decades of unwavering service to Papua New Guinea, Professor John Vince, a distinguished pediatrician and academic, received a he...Read More
Ok Tedi Women’s Network Raises Cancer Awareness with Pink Haul Truck for Pinktober
The Ok Tedi Women's Network (OWN) has partnered with OTML’s Mine Operations as part of the ‘Pinktober’ campaign by painting a 793F Haul...Read More
Port Moresby to Have New K800 Million Specialist Hospital
Port Moresby is set to have a new K800 million specialist hospital, with construction officially launched following a groundbreaking ceremo...Read More
Over 800,000 Malaria Cases in PNG in 2023
Papua New Guinea has recorded over 800,000 confirmed malaria cases and 300 related deaths in 2023, according to Health Minister Dr. Lino Tom...Read More
BSP Donates K292,000 ECG Machine to Operation Open Heart Foundation
The Bank of South Pacific (BSP) today donated a K292,000 ECG Vivid Ultrasound Machine to the Operation Open Heart Foundation (OOHF) at the ...Read More
PNG Spearheads Regional Effort to Stamp Out Malaria: Co-Hosting Asia-Pacific Summit
Papua New Guinea is teaming up with neighboring countries to tackle the challenge of malaria by co-hosting the Asia Pacific Leaders Summit o...Read More
PNG Government and partners launch campaign to improve immunization
The PNG National Government is spearheading a campaign to raise the country’s immunization coverage rate to save lives of children. A nation...Read More
Bougainville Regional and Central MPs donate Ambulance to Health Center
An ambulance was donated to the Ruruvu Health Centre as a token of appreciation from the office of the Regional MP and Central Bougainville ...Read More
PNG Midwife calls on government to build proper hospital facilities
A midwife has called on the government to build proper facilities at the Gerehu hospital. Sister Clency Yawakian, who has been working at...Read More
Powes Parkop discharges from Gold Coast University Hospital
Papua New Guinea's National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop has been reported to have been discharged from the Gold Coast Univer...Read More
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