AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-Border Care: Indonesia and PNG have agreed to improve healthcare access for border communities, including patient referrals, specialist treatment and diagnostic services. Women’s and Children’s Health: A doctor warns of a rise in sexual assault cases involving girls, including very young children, and says survivors can face difficulties accessing emergency care. Healthy Living: Lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease are increasingly affecting Papua New Guineans in their productive years, prompting calls for greater attention to prevention. Surgical Outreach: A Port Moresby team is providing free reconstructive operations at Mt Hagen Hospital, including cleft repairs and treatment for severe burns and wounds. Cancer Care: PMGH is working to expand treatment locally as overseas breast cancer care can cost families up to K500,000; police have raised K83,628 to support patients. Family Planning: Prime Minister James Marape says his suggestion of three children per family is for national discussion, not government policy.
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