AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRespiratory Care Boost: Angau Memorial Provincial Hospital in Morobe has received 36 portable ventilators (about K1.8m) to tackle critical breathing cases, with units set for the emergency department, ICU, nursery and wards, plus plans to support district hospitals when needed. Child Nutrition Funding: The US has committed over K15 million (USD$4m) for a PNG child nutrition project as El Niño preparations intensify. Health Security Planning: PNG has completed its first Joint External Evaluation (JEE) to strengthen public health emergency readiness under International Health Regulations, with findings feeding into a prioritized, costed national health security action plan. El Niño Pressure on Water & Health: PNG’s Correctional Service has submitted El Niño response plans focused on water security and inmate health, warning of higher risks like skin diseases and medical problems during shortages. One Health Bird Flu Alert: WHO is urging Pacific countries, including PNG, to prepare for avian influenza (H5N1), stressing One Health coordination across human, animal and environmental health. Disaster-Ready Schools & Services: A new policy sets standards for disaster-resilient PNG schools, aiming to protect learning and basic services during extreme weather.
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