Category: Health Watch
TB cases continuing to rise
THE number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Papua New Guinea is still rising, with records showing 424 cases among every 100,000 persons. Department of Health deputy director for […]
Doctor urges more awareness on pancreatic cancer
By ZINA KOIM THERE is a need for awareness on pancreatic cancer for early detection to prevent deaths in the communities, a doctor says. Pacific International Hospitals’ (PIH) principal consultant […]
Cervical cancer vaccine costly
By ZINA KOIM HEALTH and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Minister Dr Lino Tom says the Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer is expensive which is an […]
Chinese team visits Lae communities
THE 13th China medical team to visit Papua New Guinea is “passionate and responsible for the health of the people” in the country, says team coordinator Zie Yujie. “The Chinese […]
Primary care for mental health defined
Integrating mental health into primary care is a global perspective by the World Health Organisation. It is said that primary care for mental health refers specifically to mental health services […]
Early TB diagnosis is crucial
DEPARTMENT of Health’s public health deputy secretary Ken Wai says identifying people living with tuberculosis (TB) early and putting them on treatment can cure the disease. Wai, speaking during the […]
YWAM extends its visits to NCD schools
MARKING World Oral Health Day, Youth with a Mission Medical Ships Australia and Papua New Guinea (YWAM MS) has announced the resumption and expansion of school visits by the YWAM […]
Tuberculosis leads nation’s death list
TUBERCULOSIS remains the country’s leading cause of death among infectious diseases, according to the Business for Health. It said in the statement to mark World TB Day on Sunday that […]
Typhoid, flu and malaria hit Lae
By MAZIE SELMBIA AN urban clinic in Lae, Morobe, has recorded more than 30 typhoid cases since last week. The facility also reported an increase in malaria, influenza (flu) and […]
Dental, eye clinics host free checks
A ONE-day free dental and optical checks was conducted last Wednesday at Dental Haus and Morobe Optical Clinic in Lae. Dr Manuel Vincent Satorre, from Dental Haus, said it was […]