ANGAU Memorial Provincial Hospital

02/11/2026

His Excellency Jamie Isbister has formally presented his letter of introduction to Prime Minister, Hon. James Marape MP, taking up his role as Australia’s High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea.

High Commissioner Isbister has more than 30 years’ experience in foreign, humanitarian and development policy. He was most recently a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and has previously served as Australia’s Ambassador for the Environment, the Australian Government’s Humanitarian Coordinator and Minister-Counsellor (Development) in Africa.

The Australia-Papua New Guinea relationship is at a historic high point, with the Pukpuk Alliance providing a new foundation for Australia and Papua New Guinea to work together to advance our shared security and prosperity.

02/11/2026

“El Niño Awareness: Let’s save power together.”

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02/11/2026

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

Children with cancer often rely on adult medicines; tablets that are too large, or liquids that taste unpleasant.

Without age-appropriate options, children face the risk of inaccurate dosing and unnecessary side effects.

Today, manufacturers are working — with WHO guidance — to develop flexible, palatable, and child-friendly cancer medicines that make treatment safer and kinder.

01/11/2026

Your risk of developing a noncommunicable disease, such as cancer, heart disease or diabetes, is shaped by more than the choices you make. Income, education, gender, age and where you live all affect your health and well-being.

30/10/2026

29/10/2026

Have you donated blood before?
Start today, if you can give blood!

Regular voluntary, unpaid blood donors are the backbone of safe and sustainable blood supplies. Together, they help save countless lives every year.

28/10/2026

Common symptoms of include:

🥱 Tiredness
😵‍ Dizziness or feeling light-headed
❄️ Cold hands and feet
😖 Headache
🫁 Shortness of breath, especially upon exertion
🫀 Irregular heartbeat

If you experience any of these symptoms without any apparent reason, you may have anaemia. Consult your doctor for advice

28/10/2026

Across remote communities in East New Britain, Village Health Assistants travel from hamlet to hamlet, bringing health information, nutrition support and hope to families who are often difficult to reach.

Their work happens far from the spotlight, but it is helping children get the healthy start they deserve.

Sometimes, changing a child's future begins with a walk down a narrow bush track. 🩵

Read their story here: https://www.unicef.org/png/stories/hamlet-hamlet