The National Superannuation Fund (Nasfund) recently renewed its partnership with PNG Cancer Foundation (PNGCF) for a further 12 months.
This partnership will see Nasfund continue providing PNGCF with in–kind support to cover administration and logistic costs as the official Cancer Information Education Communication (IEC) awareness material distributor through its network of 15 branches & 7 service centers in PNG.
The awareness materials will be displayed at our Branches’ operations and will be accessible to our staff and our 600,000 plus members as when they get the opportunity to visit our branches.
The MOU will also see Nasfund Partnering with PNCF to roll its provincial awareness programs through our branches nationwide.
Speaking at the MoU partnership renewal, Nasfund General Manager Talent & Culture Mr. incent Lialu highlighted that the biggest issue in cancer awareness in PNG was the lack of awareness and having access to right information.
“Not many people are aware of such services where they can get information on infections like breast cancer or cervical cancer for instance. Even if they do, cultural barriers prevents them reaching out for help.
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility Program (CRS), the Fund recognizes our duty to members across the country to continuously provide these awareness materials issues of health and well-being.
As a Trustee, our members and staff are our priority – we are not only responsible for growing our members’ savings, but we are also responsible for their health and wellbeing.” PNGCF Executive Manager, Priscilla Napoleon expressed the Foundation’s gratitude to Nasfund Board and Management for the timely support.
Ms. Napoleon reiterated their gratitude to the Fund in allowing this information pamphlets to be available across Fund’s vast branch network to educate and raise awareness for its members on the prevention of cancer and encourage healthy lifestyle choices among Papua New Guineans.
Since the October 2021, this partnership has seen vital cancer awareness materials distributed to over 5,000 members through Nasfund’s extensive branch network.