Senior doctors and managers in Morobe have called for an independent audit of the Provincial Health Authority, saying poor governance and weak financial controls are undermining patient care.Speaking during the two-day Special Parliamentary Committee inquiry, clinicians said... Senior doctors and managers in Morobe have called for an independent audit of the Provincial Health Authority, saying poor governance and weak financial controls are undermining patient care.Speaking during the two-day Special Parliamentary Committee inquiry, clinicians said they are excluded from key decisions, including budget preparation and procurement, and receive no feedback on the use of funds.To access this post, you must purchase Web or Web & eBook. The post Clinicians demand Audit, say Health Authority failing patients appeared first on Post Courier.

Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Health Matters, Robert Naguri, says the inquiry into the Morobe Provincial Health Authority aims to uncover the truth behind reports that seven patients died during a 20-hour power outage at Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae. Chairman of the Special Parliamentary Committee on Health Matters, Robert Naguri, says the inquiry into the Morobe Provincial Health Authority aims to uncover the truth behind reports that seven patients died during a 20-hour power outage at Angau Memorial Hospital in Lae.Speaking during the two-day investigation, Mr Naguri said the committee was in Morobe to “establish the facts” and determine whether the deaths were directly linked to the blackout or part of the hospital’s normal case load.To access this post, you must purchase Web or Web & eBook. The post Inquiry seeks facts behind Angau Blackout deaths appeared first on Post Courier.

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has presented digital tablets to all teachers in Bougainville, aiming to develop education and strengthen service delivery through technology.The initiative, supported by Regional Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jr,... The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has presented digital tablets to all teachers in Bougainville, aiming to develop education and strengthen service delivery through technology.The initiative, supported by Regional Member for Bougainville Peter Tsiamalili Jr, represents a crucial step toward transforming teaching and learning to prepare the young generation for the digital future. It signals the ABG's commitment to equip every school with the necessary technology, connectivity, and resources to empower teachers and inspire students.To access this post, you must purchase Web or Web & eBook. The post Bougainville Teachers receive Digital Tablets to boost Education appeared first on Post Courier.

A serving member of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), identified as a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) police officer, has been arrested and formally charged with attempted murder, deprivation of liberty, and firearms offences following a shocking incident in... A serving member of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC), identified as a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) police officer, has been arrested and formally charged with attempted murder, deprivation of liberty, and firearms offences following a shocking incident in Port Moresby.The shooting occurred last Friday at Manu, and the officer has been accused of then illegally detaining the victim, a man from the Highlands region, at his own home.To access this post, you must purchase Web or Web & eBook. The post Serving Policeman charged with attempted murder after Port Moresby shooting appeared first on Post Courier.

Counting for the Kiunga Urban LLG was suspended this afternoon at 4pm after the first elimination.Out of the 18 candidates contesting the Kiunga Rural seat, the first candidate eliminated polled 39 votes after the distribution of preferences. Counting for the Kiunga Urban LLG was suspended this afternoon at 4pm after the first elimination.Out of the 18 candidates contesting the Kiunga Rural seat, the first candidate eliminated polled 39 votes after the distribution of preferences.To access this post, you must purchase Web or Web & eBook. The post First candidate eliminated as Kiunga Rural Count pauses appeared first on Post Courier.