AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth System Reset: Health Secretary Pascoe Kase says PNG has five years left in its national health plan to tackle staff shortages, weak medicine distribution and poor infrastructure. The country has about one doctor per 1,000 people, while Health Minister Billy Joseph says facility births, immunisation and disease control remain off track. Drought and Health Risks: The Government has declared a humanitarian emergency as drought affects an estimated 5.5 million people. Health authorities warn of rising risks of diarrhoea, typhoid, malaria and malnutrition as water supplies and gardens fail. UNICEF also identifies PNG among countries facing drier conditions, with children at risk of water shortages and hunger. Cancer Funding: Health advocates are urging stronger funding for cancer awareness, early detection and treatment. Breast cancer is PNG’s second most common cancer among women, after cervical cancer. Oral Health: Health specialists warn that painless white patches, rough tissue or stinging in the mouth can signal serious disease, including precancerous conditions; betel nut and tobacco use are major risks.
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