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Health leaders explore cross-border healthcare partnerships during Jayapura visit

Senior officials from Papua New Guinea’s National Department of Health and the West Sepik Provincial Health Authority have completed a five-day visit to Jayapura, Indonesia, to strengthen cross-border healthcare cooperation and explore potential patient referral partnerships. The delegation, led by NDOH Executive Manager for Health Standards and Compliance, Ambrose Kwaramb and WSPHA CEO, Stanley Masi, […]

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NBC Managing Director opens 16th Pacific Media Conference

NBC Managing Director Kora Nou has officially opened the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby. The conference brings together media leaders, journalists, broadcasters and development partners from across the Pacific to discuss the future of regional media. Welcoming delegates, Mr Nou said the conference provides an important opportunity to strengthen networks, build partnerships […]

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Pacific broadcasters urged to take ownership of their stories

Pacific media leaders have called on broadcasters across the region to take ownership of Pacific stories and share them with the world from a Pacific perspective. The message was delivered during the Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby, where speakers highlighted the importance of ensuring Pacific voices shape the region’s narrative. NBC Deputy Board […]

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PNG takes centre stage as regional media summit tackles digital threat

Papua New Guinea has taken center stage in shaping the future of regional journalism as media executives, broadcasters, and editors from across the region converged on APEC Haus today for the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference [PMPC]. Hosted by the National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC], the two-day summit comes at a critical crossroads for regional journalism, […]

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NBC hosts major Pacific media conference in Port Moresby

The National Broadcasting Corporation [NBC] will host the 16th Pacific Media Partnership Conference in Port Moresby this week, bringing together media professionals from Pacific and Asia countries. The two-day event, widely regarded as one of the world’s largest broadcasting gatherings, begins tomorrow at APEC Haus. This year’s theme is Resilient Voices: Empowering Blue Pacific Media.NBC […]

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Border command concludes 10-day public safety training in Wewak

A 10-day Public Safety Training program for border provinces, facilitated by the RPNGC National Center of Excellence under Border Command, has successfully concluded in Wewak. The training brought together police officers and law enforcement personnel for intensive sessions on community safety, crime prevention, and operational readiness. The program, held last week, focused on strengthening officers’ […]

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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. Speaking to NBC Simbu, Dr. Ken stressed that while donations are welcome, unvalidated drugs can […]

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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. Professor Bolnga was the consultant at the Madang Provincial Specialists Hospital for 19 years. Professor Bolnga came to Madang to do his residency straight after completing his studies at the School of Medicine in 2007. He later […]

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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. Bird said Papua New Guinea could face severe impacts if swift action is not taken to safeguard communities, food security, and […]

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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. Yet the country has only 13 Ear, Nose and Throat [ENT] specialists to treat cancers and other conditions of the head and neck. Port Moresby General Hospital ENT specialist Dr. Osiat Baining revealed the alarming […]