Governor Rapa Delivers Two Brand New Vehicles to Mt Hagen Hospital Nurses
WH Governor Hon. Wai Rapa (black suit) hands over the car keys to WHPHA CEO Dr Jonah Kurubi. Smiles and applause filled the Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital today as Western Highlands Governor Hon. Wai Rapa presented two new vehicles, a ten-seater Land Cruiser and a 25-seater bus, to nurses, delivering on a pledge made […]
Paiakona Health Centre Opens First Waiting House for Mothers in Tambul-Nebilyer
Dr. Dat Opens Waiting House at Paiakona Health Centre, Tambul‑Nebilyer District The Paiakona Health Centre has become the first facility in the Tambul-Nebilyer District to establish a traditional waiting house for mothers preparing to give birth. Last week Wednesday, the waiting house was officially opened by Director for Curative Health Dr. Maddison Dat and was […]
Birth Certificates issued to newborns for the first time at Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital
Parents proudly holding birth certificates for their children in front of the Mt Hagen Dental Clinic For the first time, mothers at the Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital have received official birth certificates for their newborns, marking a historic milestone in Papua New Guinea’s civil registration efforts. On Monday, 03 August 2026, the Papua New […]
Moni Plus Donates Wheelchairs and Crutches to Support Patient Care in Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital
Paediatric Unit Supervisor (first from right) pictured with staff from the Physiotherapy Department during the recent donation of wheelchairs and crutches by MoniPlus, a contribution that strengthens patient care and mobility support The Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital’s Physiotherapy Department received a timely boost last Friday, 17 July, 2025, when the Moni Plus Branch in […]
Port Moresby Rotary Club supports Children’s Ward with 10 new wheelchairs
Eagle Foundation Chairman Garret Leahy (second from right) pictured with hospital executives during the recent handover of wheelchairs, marking another step in strengthening patient care and support services The Mt Hagen Provincial Specialist Hospital’s Children’s Ward has received a major boost with the donation of 10 brand-new children’s wheelchairs from the Port Moresby Rotary Club. […]
Successful three-day training on non-communicable disease control and management for WHPHA staff
Participants and facilitators gather for a group photo at the Highlander Hotel, marking the successful completion of the three‑day workshop on non‑communicable disease management. TWENTY staff from the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) have completed a three-day training workshop on the management and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), held from July 13th to 15th, […]
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, […]
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 […]