AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHIV Crisis Update: PNG’s government says about 130,000 people are living with HIV, with 11,000 new infections in 2025 and only ~57% of people on treatment—plus only ~30% of pregnant women reached for mother-to-child prevention, prompting renewed calls for faster national mobilisation. NCD Prevention Push: NCDPHA is promoting lifestyle medicine and stronger primary care in Port Moresby, targeting rising diabetes, hypertension and other non-communicable diseases through nutrition, activity and stress management. Health System Accountability: Health Minister Dr Billy Joseph opened the 60th Medical Symposium, urging stronger Provincial Health Authorities, supply and workforce reforms, and a 120-day plan after noting gaps like low immunisation and many closed facilities. Equipment for Rural Care: Catholic Church Health Services will distribute eight portable ventilators across facilities including Nonga General Hospital and Raihu District Hospital, with staff training to support referrals. Legal/Leadership News: Former NCDPHA CEO Dr Steven Yennie was cleared of charges after the District Court dismissed the case, while Parliament debated anti-money laundering bills aimed at improving systems and helping PNG move off the FATF “grey list.” Cancer Awareness Drive: Two brothers walked 3,500 km from Bougainville to Vanimo to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer, highlighting limited ward capacity in Port Moresby.
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