PNG Health Coverage

MENDI, Southern Highlands – March 13, 2025: In a show of regional solidarity and commitment to specialized healthcare, Simbu Provincial Health Authority (PHA) CEO Dr. Kassi Ken and his team visited Mendi Provincial Hospital to mark World Kidney Day and reinforce public-to-public partnerships across the Highlands. Despite arriving late due to unforeseen travel constraints, Dr. Ken joined the Southern Highlands PHA (SHPHA) executive team for a dinner meeting and a brief press conference. He expressed his regrets over the delay, citing last-minute travel arrangements from Port Moresby. Dr. Ken praised the work of the KPHL Kidney Dialysis Centre in Mendi, highlighting its critical role in treating chronic kidney disease patients from across the region. “This specialist service is new and essential. From 2014, Simbu recorded 56 chronic kidney patients with a 37% mortality rate. But in recent years, your team has saved many, including national leaders,” he stated. He also announced the upcom...

 GEMBOGL, Simbu Province – In a significant step for rural healthcare, the Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) escorted the Hon. Minister for Health, Elias Kavavore MP, on a site visit to the Gembogl Rural Health Centre. The visit marked the official sanctioning and declaration of the centre’s upgrade from a Level 3 to a Level 4 facility, paving the way for the development of the Gembogl Tourism Hospital. The upgrade was made possible through the tireless efforts of the Mitnande LLG Development Association, a collaborative group consisting of leaders from Kuglkane, Mauglak, and Inaugl communities. The association has worked in close partnership with SiPHA to champion healthcare development in the region. "The Association is founded to serve the poor and not for personal gain," a spokesperson said, reinforcing its community-centered mission. The upgrade is expected to significantly improve access to quality health services for people in the remote parts of Gembogl and su...

Paiya Kona, Western Highlands Province – April 12, 2025: A vehicle belonging to the Enga Provincial Health Authority was involved in a traffic accident this afternoon at Paiya Kona, Western Highlands Province. The accident occurred when the hospital vehicle collided with a Toyota Land Cruiser owned by a local businessman. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, there were no casualties reported. However, all individuals involved in the crash were immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but investigations into the cause of the accident are expected to begin shortly. The photo from the scene was captured by Stanlee Mayso. More details to follow as they become available.