Breast, cervical, rectum, oral and liver cancer, are known as the most common cancers in Papua New Guinea. Clinical Oncology Physician and Acting Chief Oncologist at the National Department of Health, Doctor Manna Kiraks Ario, confirmed this during today’s Media Development Initiative’s Civil Society Networking Event. This event was hosted in commemoration of World Cancer Day that took place on the 4th of February this year highlighting some of the cancer challenges and how these can be addressed in terms of awareness. With the theme for this important event, ‘Empowering Voices for Change & Support’, Dr Ario stated the importance…
Author: Katrina ANGELI
The National Department of Health and UNAIDS are reassuring the public that HIV testing and treatment services remain available throughout the country. The National Department of Health has secured a 12 month supply of essential HIV commodities, including antiretrovirals (ARV) and HIV test kits. An assessment of ART clinics and HIV testing clinics in late January confirmed there were no disruptions to services. ‘’There is no shortage of HIV drugs and reagents in PNG. The Government of Papua New Guinea finances all ARV drugs and reagents.” said Mr Wai, Deputy Secretary of Public Health. Mr Wai said an estimated 48,000…
The Papua New Guinea Olympic Committee (PNGOC) successfully hosted its Olympic Solidarity Workshop on the 15th of February 2025, at the Grand Papua Hotel in Port Moresby. The workshop immediately followed the PNGOC Special General Meeting which brought together representatives from all Olympic Sports of whom are members of the PNGOC. Olympic Solidarity supports National Olympic Committees in the world through assistance for the National Olympic Committee and athlete development programs. These development programs include athlete and sports development values, capacity building, and administration. The workshop provided vital information on the 2025-2028 quadrennial allocations, ensuring that National Federations gained a…
Prime Minister James Marape, has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal rape and murder of a woman at Watermark Estate in Baruni in Port Moresby, describing the act as inhumane, barbaric, and utterly unacceptable in the society. He expressed deep shock and outraged by this despicable crime and stated that no woman, child or citizen of the country should ever have to endure such horrifying violence. “This is not just an attack on one individual, but it is an attack on our collective sense of humanity and justice.” He assured the nation that the government will spare no effort…
Police Minister and Regional member of Bougainville, Peter Tsiamalili, stated that as the mandated regional member and as a proud uncle of newly crowned Miss PNG, May Torovi Hasola, has expressed disappointment to the derogatory statements that have recently surfaced on social media regarding her origin and that of her parents. Tsiamalili addressed this saying that such behavior is not only hurtful but completely unacceptable and has unequivocally condemned it. “May Torovi Hasola represents more than just herself; she embodies the hopes and dreams of young women across Papua New Guinea, particularly those in Bougainville.” “Her role as Miss PNG…
The casket and the body of the Last Man Standing, the late Sir Julius Chan is now Lying in State at the National Parliament House for the last time. Whilst the casket is in the Parliament, members of the public, government officials and school students lined up outside the Parliament on the Independence Boulevard Drive to pay their last respect. Most came as early as 8am to wait outside to get a gleam of the casket as it made its way into the Parliament house for the last time. Students from Waigani Primary, Waigani Christian Academy, Wardstrip Primary,St Peters Primary…
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) has announced the commencement of the Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) for the 2025 academic year. A total of 15, 889 awardee students have received the scholarship including; 5,251 first-year students selected via the National Online Selection System (NOSS). 631 non-school leavers meeting TESAS requirements. 10,007 continuing students enrolled in TESAS-eligible programs at registered higher education institutions (HEIs). The 2025 TESAS awards encompass first-year students selected through the National Online Application System (NOAS) and continuing students enrolled in all recognized HEIs, including universities and colleges. DHERST has acknowledged that…
Service delivery, specialized staff and management, infrastructure, funding and the capacity to accommodate patients are some of the major challenges that Laloki Psychiatric Hospital in Port Moresby is currently facing. Laloki hospital, which is a designated Level 6 health facility, is barely operating at the standard level due to the many challenges it is facing. In terms of patient care, drug supply is also a major issue under the service delivery as often times, families of patients are advised by the hospital staff to buy the prescribed medication they need, however, are quite costly. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
Prime Minister (PM) James Marape has announced a government allocation of K30 million to the University of Goroka (UOG) to rebuild and modernize critical infrastructure that was severely damaged by a devastating earthquake in 2022. The funding is part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to improve educational facilities across the country and ensure that Papua New Guinea’s future educators are trained in a safe and conducive learning environment. Speaking at the recent UOG graduation ceremony this week, PM Marape highlighted the importance of the university as a national institution responsible for training teachers, while emphasizing the urgency of restoring its…
The Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST), has confirmed that the Tertiary Education Study Assistance Scheme (TESAS) list for this year 2025, will be made known to the students via the DHERST website. Currently, the internal quality checks need to be done before awarding to the students who are eligible to be under TESAS. According to DHERST, the first-year students who have been selected through the National Online Selections System (NOSS), have already been informed of their statuses whilst the continuing student list should be made available when the TESAS Committee meets. Students’ confidentiality must be maintained;…