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Dr. Ken: Medical donations to undergo quality control validation prior distribution

The Simbu Provincial Health Authority CEO Dr. Kassi Ken has issued a firm directive that all medical supplies donated to health facilities must pass through official quality control channels before being distributed or used, emphasizing that patient safety is non-negotiable.

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Madang PHA farewells Professor Bolnga

The Madang Provincial Health Authority has farewelled its Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist, Professor John Bolnga before last Friday.

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Bird calls for El Nino preparedness

East Sepik governor Allan Bird has sounded the alarm in Parliament, urging national preparedness for the El Niño weather pattern forecast between September and October this year, and expected to last through March 2027.

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Shortage of ENT specialists as mouth cancer surges

Papua New Guinea is facing a deadly surge in mouth cancer, with many patients losing their lives to the disease.

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Wisil and Padio headline stars at 2026 SP Sports Awards

Sprint sensation Pais Wisil and football star Ramona Padio claimed top honors at the 34th SP Sports Awards on Saturday night, headlining a star-studded celebration of Papua New Guinea’s sporting elite at the Crown Hotel.

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Fire destroys health centre buildings in Esa’ala district

At least four patients were safely evacuated from a burning health center outpatient building in the early hours of Thursday morning at Esa’ala District’s Mapamoiwa sub headquarters in Milne Bay Province.

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New beekeeping hub launched in Sinesine Yongomugl

A new honey processing and training facility has been officially launched in Masul Village, Tabare LLG, in the Sinesine Yongomugl District of Simbu Province.

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Olam brings hope to rural health centres in Chuave

PNG international rugby league star Justin Olam on Saturday delivered boxes of medical supplies worth K30,000 to Monono Sub-Health Centre and Wangoi Health Centre.

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PNG media gain inside look at NRL ahead of Chiefs 2028 debut

A cohort of Papua New Guinean media representatives has departed for Australia on a unique International Media Visit [IMV] focused on the National Rugby League [NRL].

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Trakalowa completes sports commentary and gender equality training

National Broadcasting Corporation senior radio producer and presenter Mary Trakalowa was amongst several NBC staff that completed sports commentary and gender equality training.

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