Alotao Hospital official Sandra Ilaisa on June 30 stated that the theft of a laptop computer at the hospital has halted critical test sample work…
The demand for emergency medical care in Papua New Guinea (PNG) is rising at an average rate of 33% per year, reflecting the growing reliance…
Health Minister Elias Kapavore on June 25 declared HIV as a national crisis in the country following a rise in new infections, with 30 new…
The New Ireland provincial government has committed 7 million kina to upgrade two major hospitals in the province, part of a broader plan to improve…
Wau-Waria local level government (LLG) president David Anjo on June 21 highlighted the lack of healthcare facilities in his district as several residents have lost…
Gerehu General Hospital in Port Moresby has received 30,000 kina worth of medical equipment from the Malaysian Association of Papua New Guinea to help improve…
Australia has pledged to allocate 10 million kina to support critical upgrades and maintenance of the MV YWAM PNG, a medical ship providing essential healthcare…
Sorcery-related violence continues to afflict communities in Simbu Province, driven largely by limited access to healthcare and a lack of scientific understanding. In remote areas…
A concerning practice has emerged within the National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) in Papua New Guinea, where nurses are reportedly charging patients 20…
Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands Province is grappling with a severe lack of public toilet facilities, forcing residents into unsanitary practices that…
The Chimbu, Central, Western Highlands, and New Ireland provincial health authorities were recognized on June 19 as the top performers under the IMPACT Health Project…
Bougainville Minerals Investment (BMI) donated a defibrillator to Buka General Hospital on June 20. This essential donation resulted from discussions between BMI and the hospital's…
A 30 million kina Level 3 district hospital under construction in Agevairu, Kairuku district of Central province is on track for completion by December and…
The Pacific International Hospital (PIH) on June 18 conducted free dental, blood pressure, and eye screenings for primary and secondary schools in Mt. Hagen, Western…
East Sepik governor Allan Bird on June 13 called for more urgency to treat the tuberculosis (TB) crisis in the country, comparing it to the…
More than 4.6 million doses of novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) arrived in Papua New Guinea on June 13, marking a major step…
The Department of Health on June 11 launched the digital health strategy for 2025-2030 and a provincial health authority digital toolkit. Health Minister Elias Kapavore…
Freddie Reu Kumai, a lawmaker from Talasea district of West New Britain, raised questions in Parliament about the country's legal framework for organ and tissue…
Authorities in Jivitari district, Northern Province, have initiated significant health infrastructure construction and renovation programs, local media reported on June 8. These vital projects include…
The central government, with support from UNICEF and the Department of Health, launched a tetanus immunization campaign on June 3 in Milne Bay Province. This…
Kina Bank donated essential medical supplies and equipment to the Papa Health Post and Resident Clinic in Hiri district, Central Province, local media reported on…
The National Capital District Provincial Health Authority (NCDPHA) on June 3 renewed a memorandum of understanding with the Koki Salvation Army clinic, which will continue…
Papua New Guinea has launched a new A$15 million ($9.67 million) health partnership with the Australian government and the World Health Organization (WHO), designed to…
The Boana Health Center in Nawaeb district of Morobe has suspended medical services due to the collapse of the Busu Bridge and the unavailability of…
The St. John Ambulance (SJA) on May 30 opened a new ambulance station in Lae, Morobe province, which was funded through the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership.…
