AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospital Support: We Are One Foundation says this year’s fundraisers raised more than K1.8 million to support hospitals and health centres across eight provinces. Survivor Care: PNG’s GBV Secretariat says stronger provincial coordination and referral pathways are vital to delivering the national strategy, including support from health services and safe houses. Nutrition: An Australian livestock expert argues rebuilding PNG’s cattle industry could improve access to beef protein and support children’s growth, while warning that biosecurity risks must be addressed. Digital Health: Australia is supporting PNG’s rollout of OpenELIS Global, a system intended to connect laboratory records and help clinicians access results faster. Cancer Prevention: WHO warns cervical cancer cases may be undercounted because many facilities lack diagnostic capacity. Free HPV vaccinations for girls aged 9 to 14 are due to begin in Port Moresby on November 9. Health Workforce: A new allied health training institute in Port Moresby will prepare specialists for cancer care, including oncology nursing and medical physics. System Accountability: A parliamentary committee is to examine progress on recommendations from a 2020 inquiry into health service delivery.
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