AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHPV Vaccination Rollout: Papua New Guinea has launched a national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to protect girls from cervical cancer, starting with school-based doses for eligible girls aged 9–14 in NCD and Central Province, with plans to expand through health facilities and community outreach. Climate-Resilient Health Infrastructure: A K2 million New Zealand-supported climate resilience project is upgrading Madang’s Yagaum Rural Hospital and Saussi and Usino health centres with solar power, water systems, sanitation, handwashing stations and improved patient facilities. Snakebite Data Gap: Health authorities are warning of a “silent crisis” as PNG still lacks reliable snakebite reporting, making it hard to track the true burden and respond effectively, ahead of International Snakebite Awareness Day on Sept 19. Rural Care Access: A K2 million climate-resilience boost is also improving service reliability in Madang, while broader coverage highlights how communities still struggle to reach care when transport and beds are limited. Nursing Spotlight: UK nurse Agimol Pradeep, listed among top nurses including PNG’s own representation, won the 2026 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, highlighting organ donation and transplant advocacy.
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