Dental Care in Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital Strengthened with 5 Portable X-Ray Machines Donated by Eagle Foundation
Dental Therapist Mr Daniel Benjamin, Eagle Foundation Vice Chairperson Ms Sarah Duckworth, Eagle Foundation Chairman Mr Garret Leahy, Hospital Manager Sr Serah Dot and Dental Specialist Medical Officer Dr Thomas Tatua inside one of the refurbished Dental Surgery Rooms, showing the portable digital X-ray during the donation The Eagle Foundation has once again demonstrated its […]
Eagle Foundation’s Donation of Three New Dental Chairs Transforms Services at Mt Hagen Dental Clinic
Resident Dental Officer Dr Jentana Bong works on a patient’s tooth as the patient rests comfortably on one of the newly donated dental chairs by Eagle Foundation, bringing comfort and modern care to Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital. The Mt Hagen Dental Clinic, the only dental facility serving the entire Western Highlands Province, is now […]
WHPHA Strengthens Consumer Protection through Training
Participants gather inside Tigo Inn (Mt Hagen) during the Food Handlers Training on Food Safety The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority has held its first-ever food handlers’ training on food safety in Mt Hagen, marking a crucial step toward strengthening food safety standards across the province. The one-day training, held at Tigo Inn last Thursday, […]
Newsletter Issue – 2nd Quarter 2026
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Irrational Use of Antimicrobials Driving the Rise of Antimicrobial Resistance at Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital
From left to right: Microbiologists Mr Andrew Pala, Mr Rabbie Bero, Ms Joan Otto, and Lab Manager Dr Zure Kombati stand inside the refurbished Microbiology Laboratory The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) has expressed serious concern over the increasing burden of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at Mt Hagen Provincial Hospital, warning that the irrational use […]
WHPHA confirms Tega Primary as a Model for Healthy Practice and Living
A male student from Tega Lutheran Primary School Students demonstrates how to use a “tippy-tap” for safe handwashing The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) last Friday officially recognized Tega Lutheran Primary School in Western Highlands as one of the province’s Health Promoting Schools, marking a milestone in strengthening the link between education and public […]
Western Highlands PHA Cervical Cancer Project Inspires Simbu PHA Staff Screening
Staff from the Simbu Provincial Health Authority gather for a group photo upon arrival at WHPHA’s Cervical Cancer Clinic, ready for their own check‑ups. The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) continues to set the benchmark for cervical cancer prevention in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific, with its successful Cervical Cancer Project now inspiring other […]
April 2026 Bulletin
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World Vision Donates Vehicle to WHPHA’s TB/HIV Clinic
L-R Director for Public Health Mr. Dannax Kupamu receives vehicle key from World Vision’s Grants Operation Supervisor Mr. Richard Kebo A new chapter of support for frontline health services unfolded this week as World Vision Mt Hagen Office donated a 10-seater vehicle to the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority’s TB and HIV Clinic. The handover […]
WHPHA Staff Urged to Put Health First in Workplace Safety Training
Participants during the Workshop Staff at the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) were reminded that caring for themselves is the first step in caring for patients. To mark the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) World Day for Safety and Health at Work on April 28, WHPHA’s Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, and Mental Health […]