AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConjoined-Twin Return: Baby Sawong Kevin Mitian came home to Port Moresby after six months of specialist care in Australia following separation surgery, marking a major PNG health milestone. Heart Care Partnership: Operation Open Heart Foundation and Air Niugini formalised a new MOU to keep provincial heart screening and child referrals running, including travel for children and guardians to Port Moresby General Hospital. Remote Access Boost: Australia launched a partnership with Adventist Aviation Services to sustain medical evacuations and deliver supplies to PNG’s isolated communities, tackling fuel and airstrip challenges. HIV Testing Expansion: PNG received its first shipment of HIV self-test kits and is rolling out nationwide self-testing across four provinces to widen access to care. Cancer Burden at PMGH: Port Moresby General Hospital reported cancer as the leading cause of inpatient mortality, with many cases presenting late and younger patients increasingly affected. Food Safety Push: NCDC ran a food safety workshop in Port Moresby urging shared responsibility between regulators and food businesses to protect public health. Volunteer Health Workforce: National Volunteer Service completed pre-service orientation for health and education volunteers in Lae and is targeting gaps in Enga province. Nutrition & Resilience Event: PNG UOT will host a 1–3 July conference on transforming food systems for nutrition and climate resilience.
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