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 […]
Tambul-Nebilyer staff equipped with Oral and Wellness Training
Staff from Kiripia Health Center participating in the 1 day workshop For the first time, clinicians and community health workers in the upper and lower Kagul area of Tambul-Nebilyer District received a one-day training on oral cancer and lifestyle diseases, delivered by WHPHA’s Dentist Dr. Thomas Tatua and Public Health Medical Officer Dr. Simean Adiunegiya […]
WHPHA marks World Malaria Day and World Immunization Week in Mt Hagen
The WHPHA Public Health team gathers for a group photo before heading into town to mark World Malaria Day and World Immunization Week. The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority’s Public Health team brought the city of Mt Hagen to life last Friday as they joined the global community in commemorating two important health events: World […]
Workshop on Cervical Cancer Screening equips health workers
Sr. Robert gains hands-on experience as WHPHA staff, Sr. Yamog and Sr. Munnul, observe her work. THE recent cervical cancer training hosted by the Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority has left participants deeply appreciative, with many describing it as both eyeopening and life-changing. Among them was Sr. Janet James from Port Moresby General Hospital, who […]
WHPHA Strengthens Fight Against Cervical Cancer with 5-Day Training
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). The Western Highlands Provincial Health Authority’s Cervical Cancer Screening Clinic has successfully concluded a five-day training in Mt […]
Newsletter Issue – 1st Quarter 2026
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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 […]