AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEye Health in NCD: The Laila Foundation says it will finish its free eye screening for all 3,000 Gerehu Secondary School students next week, after already screening Grades 9 and 10 and providing custom glasses for students with vision problems. Emergency Care & Training: Divine Word University medical alumni have completed basic ultrasonography skills workshops to strengthen diagnostic care across PNG, using hands-on scanning and simulation training. Road Accident Claims: MVIL plans to expand partnerships with Provincial Health Authorities nationwide after its first MoU with NCDPHA to speed up and verify medical reports for insurance claims. Sorcery-Related Violence Response: In Chimbu, an elderly survivor of sanguma-related violence was airlifted to hospital for the first coordinated aerial police response in a Sarv case. Community Health Access: A Central province sub-health centre is urging patients to bring drinking water after its water tanks ran dry for months, highlighting ongoing service strain. Wellness Push: BSP Life’s “Movement is Medicine” challenge has named five winners for promoting healthy lifestyles online. Digital Inclusion: PNG’s ICT leaders say digital transformation must reach everyone, including rural communities and people with disabilities, with trust and secure services as priorities. Health System Data Reform: The National Research Institute is calling for a single national database and better district coordination so agencies stop duplicating data collection and people don’t miss out on services like health. Maritime Disaster Search: Police and aviation crews continue searching for 27 people missing after boats capsized off East New Britain, including health authority staff and their families.
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