Category: Health Watch
Donate blood,save lives
By LULU MARK THE satisfaction of knowing that he has helped someone in need of blood at the hospital drives Fietcher Bubuae Morocco to keep on donating blood over the […]
Partnership hosts 2-day eye screening tests in Kiunga
EYE screening is needed in the communities to identify vision problems and eye disorders which require early treatment, according to the Pacific International Hospital (PIH). At a free eye screening […]
Organisation releases report on mental health
MENTAL disorders are the leading cause of disability, according to a report released by the World Health Organistion (WHO) last week. It said: “In 2019, nearly a billion people, including […]
WHO: 1,600 confirmed cases of Monkeypox reported
ABOUT 1,600 confirmed cases and almost 1,500 suspected cases of monkeypox have been reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from 39 countries, director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says. It […]
Doctor encourages early checks
AN early visit to the hospital is important in preventing serious complications for ear, nose and throat (ENT) patients, a doctor says. The Pacific International Hospital (PIH) ENT specialist Dr […]
PNG Cancer Foundation acknowledges partners
THE support and partnerships of organisations enabled the Papua New Guinea Cancer Foundation (PNGCF) to share important healthy lifestyle messages on women’s health, says executive manager Priscillar Napoleon, Priscillar said […]
China-PNG ties see opening of new Enga hospital
CHINA and Papua New Guinea will continue to maintain their partnership through the delivery of health services to the people, says Chinese Ambassador to Papua New Guinea Zeng Fanhua. Zeng […]
Mother pleads fordonors
By LULU MARK THE enormous need for blood in the hospitals daily cannot be stressed better than a mother Ginoh Bagi, whose son Jeremy needs blood transfusions every five days […]
Training boost for doctors,nurses
DOCTORS and nurses who complete internationally accredited advanced life support and advanced pre-hospital trauma care courses are better equipped to save lives. From June 1-5, a group of St John […]
Adolescent Heath and our choices
THE vast majority of youths with mental illness do well in their chosen career while managing their mental illness. Some youths will choose to disclose their mental illness to get […]