AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCancer Focus: Port Moresby General Hospital’s first quarterly report says cancer is the leading cause of inpatient deaths, with about 103 deaths and late presentation driving worse outcomes. Prevention Push: The PNG Cancer Foundation’s weekend fundraiser backed fitness and healthier eating, with free checks and first aid at the event. Rural Breakthrough: Pomio District Hospital performed PNG’s first emergency caesarean of its kind, saving a mother and twin babies and highlighting the value of stronger district services. Cervical Cancer Training: Western Highlands is expanding its cervical cancer elimination work, training O&G doctors in LLETZ to remove precancerous cells early. HIV Access: PNG received its first shipment of HIV self-test kits and is rolling out nationwide self-testing to expand care. WaSH in Clinics: WaterAid and NCDPHA delivered WaSH FIT training at 9-Mile Urban Clinic to strengthen water, sanitation, and infection prevention. Bird Flu Watch (Regional): Australia confirmed more H5N1 detections in migratory seabirds, with authorities stressing low human risk and no spread to poultry. Youth & Health: NGCB-backed kickboxing events and volunteer health orientations aim to build healthier, better-supported communities.
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