Masonic Lodge Donation Strengthens Rural Health Facilities in Western Highlands
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. The Western Highlands Provincial Health […]
Western Highlands PHA Launches Innovative TB Screening Program in Western Highlands
SSI team preparing float in Mt Hagen before launch, 11 March 2026 The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority (WHPHA) has launched a new initiative to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in the province. The Systematic Screening for TB Program (SSI4TB), was officially launched earlier this month (11th March, 2026) at the Pope’s Oval in […]
Radiology Diagnostic Suite Opens at Mt Hagen Hospital
Inside the new Radiology Unit Patients in the Western Highlands can now access CT scans and other vital imaging services right here at home. This milestone was made possible through a generous donation of over K5 million from Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited (KPHL), which funded the purchase of modern equipment for the hospital’s new Radiology […]
A milestone in healthcare: Governor Rapa commends new radiology equipment installation and dental facilities at Mt Hagen Hospital
WHPHA’s acting CEO, Jane Holden, takes Governor Wai Rapa on a tour inside the CT scan room The Honourable Governor for Western Highlands Province, Wai Rapa, this afternoon, 02 March2026, visited the Mt Hagen Provincial Hospital to witness the installation of the state-of-the-art medical equipment in the newly constructed Radiology Department, which is now nearing […]
February 2026 Bulletin
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Brian Bell Foundation donates K25,000 to the Children’s Ward
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. On Friday, February 20th, the Sir Brian Bell Foundation extended a helping hand to the Mt Hagen Provincial Hospital’s […]
Nutrition Training strengthens the fight against malnutrition in WHP
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 A two-week nutrition training program was recently held at the Tinsley Conference Room in Baiyer, equipping 21 Village Health Assistants (VHAs) and 18 Healthcare Workers from Baptistrun health […]
Cervical Cancer Screening Reaches Mukapang: Life-Saving Care at the Doorstep
WHPHA’s Nursing Officer Janet Yan, delivers an educational talk on Cervical Cancer to mothers in Mukapeng (Dei District, WHP) Cervical cancer screening for women is becoming increasingly active in the Western Highlands Province. Recently, the fight against cervical cancer reached Mukapang in the Dei District, where a mobile outreach team from Mt Hagen Provincial Hospital arrived […]
WHPHA Marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month with Community Outreach
Ms Josephine Gabuzzi disseminating brochures and information papers on cervical cancer to members of the Nengil community in Baiyer during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority has strengthened its continuous efforts to fight cervical cancer, commemorating Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (January) with province-wide awareness campaigns on prevention, screening and vaccination against […]
Mt Hagen Provincial Hospital Trains Milne Bay PHA in Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment
Milne Bay PHA’s Nursing Officer Jenny Gogomira (right) proudly receives her certificate of attendance from WHPHA’s Senior Medical Officer Dr. James Tony during the Cervical Screening and Treatment Training hosted by WHPHA’s Elimination of Cervical Cancer Program (ECCP) team . Four clinical staff from the Milne Bay Provincial Health Authority (MBPHA) have completed two weeks […]