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The WHPHA Public Health team gathers for a group photo before heading into town to mark World Malaria Day and World Immunization Week.

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WHPHA marks World Malaria Day and World Immunization Week in Mt Hagen

April 29, 2026

Sr. Robert gains hands-on experience as WHPHA staff, Sr. Yamog and Sr. Munnul, observe her work.

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Workshop on Cervical Cancer Screening equips health workers

April 28, 2026

Participants of the Cervical Cancer Workshop pose for a group photo with facilitator Josephine Gabuzzi (third from left), WHPHA CEO Dr. Jonah Kurubi, Cervical Cancer Project Manager Dr. Paulus Ripa, and the WHO representative (first from right).

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WHPHA Strengthens Fight Against Cervical Cancer with 5-Day Training

April 27, 2026

L-R: Mul Baiyer District Health Manager Mr. Francis Pena, WHPHA Acting CEO Ms. Jane Holden, two Masonic Lodge representatives, Deputy Director Curative Health Services Dr. Dat, Dei District Health Manager Mr. Albert Duu, and Stores Manager Ms. Ann Nori proudly pose together during the official handover of vital medical equipment.

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Masonic Lodge Donation Strengthens Rural Health Facilities in Western Highlands

April 1, 2026

SSI team preparing float in Mt Hagen before launch, 11 March 2026

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Western Highlands PHA Launches Innovative TB Screening Program in Western Highlands

March 31, 2026

Inside the new Radiology Unit

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Radiology Diagnostic Suite Opens at Mt Hagen Hospital

March 30, 2026

WHPHA’s acting CEO, Jane Holden, takes Governor Wai Rapa on a tour inside the CT scan room

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A milestone in healthcare: Governor Rapa commends new radiology equipment installation and dental facilities at Mt Hagen Hospital

March 3, 2026

Hospital Manager Serah Dot (Second from left), Tony Incoll (Branch Manager, Brian Bell Home Centre), Acting CEO WHPHA Jane Holden, and Sr Joan Okk (Paediatric Unit Supervisor) pose together for a group photo during the donation.

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Brian Bell Foundation donates K25,000 to the Children’s Ward

February 23, 2026

Healthcare workers from Baptist-run health centres in Mul Baiyer District proudly pose for a group photo after completing a week-long Nutrition Training, holding their Certificates of Participation

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Nutrition Training strengthens the fight against malnutrition in WHP

February 10, 2026

WHPHA’s Nursing Officer Janet Yan, delivers an educational talk on Cervical Cancer to mothers in Mukapeng (Dei District, WHP)

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Cervical Cancer Screening Reaches Mukapang: Life-Saving Care at the Doorstep

February 3, 2026