Police stations across Fiji are being audited for drugs and cash held in custody as Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu moves to centralise drug exhibits following concerns over exhibit security. The post Fiji Police order nationwide drug, cash exhibit audit appeared first on Post Courier .
The National Narcotics Bureau (NNB) of Papua New Guinea successfully concluded a weeklong training session in Buka on drug education and awareness. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post NNB concludes Drug Education and Awareness Training in Bougainville appeared first on Post Courier .
The National Department of Health (NDOH) and the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) Health Department have signed binding resolutions committing both sides to complete the full transfer of health powers and functions by September 2027. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Bougainville, PNG sign Landmark Health Powers drawdown deal by 2027 appeared first on Post Courier .
New York-- Climate change must be treated as a health emergency, with Pacific countries calling for climate and health financing to be brought together and health facilities made more resilient to climate impacts. The post Climate change must be treated as a health emergency: WHO Pacific Regional Director appeared first on Post Courier .
Veteran Enga Provincial MP Sir Peter Ipatas was in the Kompiam Ambum District today where he officially opened the newly constructed Aiyokos sub-health center and pledged to purchase a fully kitted ambulance for this rural health facility. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Enga Provincial Government funds health and education services in Kompiam Ambum District appeared first on Post Courier .
New York-- Solomon Islands has called for predictable, multi-year international financing to help small island developing states strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The post Solomon Islands calls for predictable financing for pandemic preparedness appeared first on Post Courier .
While carrying out the 2026 Integrated Port Visit Task Force mission en route to Vanuatu, The Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo-991 (KRI WSH-991) rescued 11 Papua New Guinean nationals who were in distress after their boat became disabled and drifted in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday (27 September). The post Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship rescue 11 Papua New Guinean adrift appeared first on Post Courier .
16 Individuals have now a second chance of life again after their faces have been reconstructed through surgery. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post 16 patients receive life-changing reconstructive surgeries at Buka General Hospital appeared first on Post Courier .
Wabag Catholic Diocese Bishop Justin Ain Soongie (pictured) has strongly condemned the burning and destruction of the Porea Community Health Post, near Surinki in the Lagaip District of Enga Province. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Bishop condemns destruction of community health post and other government services appeared first on Post Courier .
In a country too often riddled with tribal violence and retaliation, the people of Tabare LLG, Tunaku Tribe, Womai Village in Sinasina-Yongomugl District, Simbu Province have shown Papua New Guinea what true civilization and decency looks like. Following the gruesome and senseless killing of their young Medical Doctor, Late Dr. Robert Waiye of Womai Village, his relatives and tribesmen staged a dignified and peaceful protest today, Wednesday 23rd September 2026. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Simbu tribe rejects tribal violence, staged peaceful protest for slain medical doctor appeared first on Post Courier .
From the rugged mountains of Kabwum District in Morobe Province comes a story of dedication and service that is quietly reshaping rural health care in Papua New Guinea. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Health worker making strides in Kabwum appeared first on Post Courier .
Nuku'alofa- Tonga Police have arrested and charged three people following an operation investigating the alleged importation of illicit drugs into the Kingdom. The post Three charged over alleged drug importation after Tonga Police seize methamphetamine appeared first on Post Courier .
The Sir Joseph Nombri Memorial Kundiawa Hospital has continued to attend to emergencies and is not closed, the Simbu Provincial Health Authority (SiPHA) has clarified. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Kundiawa Hospital remains open as six arrested over Doctor’s killing appeared first on Post Courier .
The National Volunteer Service is moving to strengthen healthcare delivery in Chimbu Province through a new volunteer recruitment drive. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post NVS identifies need for health volunteers in Chimbu appeared first on Post Courier .
The Pogera-Paiela District Development Authority (PPDDA) has purchased a total of five vehicles for the law and order and health sectors in the district. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Pogera-Paiela DDA purchase new vehicles for police and health appeared first on Post Courier .
Wabag Open MP Dr Lino Tom is confident that the construction of the K30 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Maramuni rural hospital project will be completed next year as initially planned. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Maramuni Rural Hospital construction moves forward despite challenges appeared first on Post Courier .
Wabag Open MP Dr Lino Tom is confident that the construction of the K30 million Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Maramuni rural hospital project will be completed next year as initially planned. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Construction of Maramuni rural hospital in Wabag District progressing despite challenges appeared first on Post Courier .
Veteran Enga Governor Sir Peter Ipatas has delivered critical funding and healthcare infrastructure to the remote Wage Local Level Government (LLG) area in Kandep District. Commonly known as the "Action Governor," the long-serving provincial leader and People’s Party founder visited the Titip government station today to directly address essential service gaps in the rural community. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Lifeline for Wage LLG: Sir Peter Ipatas Boosts Rural Health and Education in Enga appeared first on Post Courier .
Stella Ipang, a PATH Outstanding Member and leader in Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), has been named the 2026 Overall Winner of the Westpac Outstanding Women Awards (WOWA), receiving a PGK 10,000 grant in recognition of her work strengthening inclusive healthcare across Papua New Guinea. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Westpac Outstanding Women 2026: Stella Ipang leads change in PNG Health appeared first on Post Courier .
The Kompiam District Hospital serves as the referral hospital alongside training and resource center for all rural health facilities in the Kompiam Ambum District. Kompiam Baptist Rural Hospital Pharmacist Rita Panao visited the Yamanda and Kaindan Aid Posts yesterday as part of the ongoing follow-up clinics after the recent OIC training held in Kompiam government station. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Rural health inspection in Kompiam District appeared first on Post Courier .
Papua New Guinea has officially launched its HPV vaccine program at New Erima Primary School, according to the Post-Courier. The vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus, which is linked to cervical cancer, and the school launch puts the focus on children as the target group. Further details about the rollout schedule were not included in the initial report.
A DOCTOR from Kompiam Rural Hospital in Enga Province was awarded the president’s award for best research presentation during the 60th Medical Symposium. To access this post, you must purchase Web , Web – One-Day , Web – 14-Day , Web – One-Month , Web – Three-Month , Web – Six-Month , Web – Annual , Web & eBook , Web & eBook – One-Day , Web & eBook – 14-Day , Web & eBook – One-Month , Web & eBook – Three-Month , Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual . The post Rural doctor awarded for outstanding presentation appeared first on Post Courier .
Obo Health Centre in Middle Fly District, Western Province, is facing increasing challenges as the prolonged dry spell continues to affect the area. The post Obo Health Centre struggles with water shortage amid El Niño conditions appeared first on Post Courier .
The Sumkar District Development Authority has put K200,000 toward easing medical drug shortages in its health facilities. The money is meant to help restock essential medicines that have been running short in local clinics. Officials hope the funding will spare patients long waits and trips to other centres for basic treatment.
The drug smuggling trade ravaging some Pacific communities is being fed by Australia's appetites for illegal drugs with seizures more than three times higher than last year.
Public housing authorities are being pushed to move past writing policies and actually deliver services to residents. The gap between what's on paper and what happens in practice remains a persistent problem. Officials say agencies need to focus on execution, not just documentation. That means rethinking how staff are trained and how programs are rolled out on the ground.